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華美

keibi
adjective★Intermediate
formal

Describing something that is elegant, luxurious, and visually striking, often with an emphasis on beauty and opulence.

華美な装飾が施された建物

A building adorned with luxurious decorations.

華美な衣装を着た芸術家

An artist wearing a gorgeous and luxurious costume.

💡

Often used to describe art, fashion, or architecture that is visually impressive and extravagant.

Collocations

華美なデザインgorgeous and luxurious design華美な装飾luxurious decoration華美な衣装gorgeous and luxurious costume

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

華美な生活phrase
a luxurious lifestyle
華美な装いphrase
gorgeous and luxurious attire

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

Use '華美' to describe things that are both beautiful and luxurious, such as art, fashion, or architecture.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While '華美' is positive, using it too frequently can make descriptions seem exaggerated.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '華' (elegant, beautiful) and '美' (beautiful), emphasizing a combination of beauty and luxury.

📝Usage Notes

While '華美' can be positive, it may sometimes carry a connotation of being overly extravagant or ostentatious.

Word Breakdown

華
elegant, beautiful
root
+
美
beautiful
root
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