सुंदरता

/sʊn.d̪ər.t̪aː/
beauty

उसकी सुंदरता सभी को आकर्षित करती है।

Her beauty attracts everyone.


formal

The quality of being physically or aesthetically pleasing; the state of being beautiful.

प्रकृति की सुंदरता मन को शांत करती है।

The beauty of nature calms the mind.

कलाकार ने अपनी कृति में सुंदरता का बखान किया है।

The artist has described the beauty in his creation.

Often used in artistic, literary, or philosophical contexts to describe inner or outer beauty.

Pro Tip

Synonym Context

Use 'खूबसूरती' for physical beauty and 'सौंदर्य' for abstract or artistic beauty. 'लावण्य' often implies grace and charm.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

In formal writing (e.g., literature, art criticism), 'सुंदरता' is preferred. In casual speech, 'खूबसूरती' is more common.

Word Origin

Derived from the Sanskrit root 'सुन्दर' (sundara, meaning 'beautiful') with the suffix '-ता' (-tā) indicating the quality or state of being.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in both literal (physical beauty) and metaphorical (e.g., beauty of an idea or emotion) contexts. Often appears in poetry, literature, and philosophical discussions.

Word Breakdown

सुंदर
beautiful
root
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ता
state or quality of
suffix
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