50 Idioms About Beauty With Meanings & Sentences
Idioms About Beauty
1. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
Meaning: Different people have different ideas about what is beautiful.
In a Sentence: To her, the old car was beautiful, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Other Ways to Say: Beauty is subjective, Everyone has their taste.
2. Drop-dead gorgeous
Meaning: Extremely beautiful or attractive.
In a Sentence: She looked drop-dead gorgeous in her prom dress.
Other Ways to Say: Stunning, Very beautiful.
3. Pretty as a picture
Meaning: Exceptionally beautiful or visually perfect.
In a Sentence: The bride looked as pretty as a picture on her big day.
Other Ways to Say: Picture-perfect, Beautifully stunning.
4. A face like a rose
Meaning: A fresh, radiant, and beautiful face.
In a Sentence: Her cheeks glowed, and she had a face like a rose.
Other Ways to Say: Rosy face, Lovely complexion.
5. Age before beauty
Meaning: A humorous way of letting someone older go ahead.
In a Sentence: He held the door and said, “Age before beauty!”
Other Ways to Say: Respect your elders, Letting the elder go first.
6. Dressed to kill
Meaning: Wearing very fashionable or sexy clothing.
In a Sentence: She arrived at the party dressed to kill.
Other Ways to Say: Looking stunning, Fashionably elegant.
7. Belle of the ball
Meaning: The most attractive or admired woman at an event.
In a Sentence: With that gown, she was the belle of the ball.
Other Ways to Say: Center of attention, Most admired.
8. Beauty fades
Meaning: Physical appearance doesn’t last forever.
In a Sentence: Remember, beauty fades, but character stays.
Other Ways to Say: Looks are temporary, Inner beauty matters.
9. Easy on the eyes
Meaning: Pleasant or attractive to look at.
In a Sentence: That actor is definitely easy on the eyes.
Other Ways to Say: Nice-looking, Good-looking.
10. Radiant with beauty
Meaning: Glowing or shining with beauty.
In a Sentence: She was radiant with beauty on her wedding day.
Other Ways to Say: Glowing, Luminous appearance.
11. Inner beauty shines through
Meaning: A beautiful personality can be more noticeable than looks.
In a Sentence: Her kindness proves that inner beauty shines through.
Other Ways to Say: Beauty from within, True charm.
12. Beauty is only skin deep
Meaning: Physical beauty is superficial.
In a Sentence: He’s handsome, but beauty is only skin deep.
Other Ways to Say: Look deeper, Don’t judge by appearance.
13. Like a Greek goddess
Meaning: Strikingly beautiful, elegant like mythological goddesses.
In a Sentence: She stood there like a Greek goddess.
Other Ways to Say: Elegant, Divine beauty.
14. Knockout
Meaning: Someone who is very attractive.
In a Sentence: Wow, she’s a total knockout!
Other Ways to Say: Stunning person, Showstopper.
15. A natural beauty
Meaning: Beautiful without makeup or effort.
In a Sentence: She’s a natural beauty — no makeup needed.
Other Ways to Say: Effortless beauty, Purely beautiful.
16. Looks like a million bucks
Meaning: Looks extremely attractive or glamorous.
In a Sentence: You look like a million bucks in that dress.
Other Ways to Say: Rich-looking, Glamorous.
17. Head-turner
Meaning: Someone so attractive that others turn to look.
In a Sentence: She’s a head-turner wherever she goes.
Other Ways to Say: Eye-catching, Show-stopping beauty.
18. Beauty sleep
Meaning: Sleep that helps one look better or refreshed.
In a Sentence: I need my beauty sleep before the event.
Other Ways to Say: Rest for freshness, Overnight glow.
19. Glow up
Meaning: A transformation into a more attractive appearance.
In a Sentence: She really had a glow-up during college.
Other Ways to Say: Beauty transformation, Blossom.
20. A rare beauty
Meaning: Uncommonly beautiful.
In a Sentence: Her features make her a rare beauty.
Other Ways to Say: Unique beauty, One of a kind.
21. Beauty with brains
Meaning: Someone who is both attractive and intelligent.
In a Sentence: She’s not just pretty — she’s a beauty with brains.
Other Ways to Say: Smart and beautiful, Well-rounded.
22. All dolled up
Meaning: Made up with makeup and nice clothing.
In a Sentence: She got all dolled up for the dinner date.
Other Ways to Say: Dressed up, Glammed up.
23. Beyond beautiful
Meaning: So beautiful that it’s hard to describe.
In a Sentence: The sunset over the hills was beyond beautiful.
Other Ways to Say: Incredibly stunning, Out of this world.
24. Plain Jane
Meaning: Someone with an average or simple appearance.
In a Sentence: She may be a Plain Jane, but her smile lights up the room.
Other Ways to Say: Simple-looking, Modest beauty.
25. Beauty queen
Meaning: A woman who wins or looks like she could win a beauty pageant.
In a Sentence: She walked in like a true beauty queen.
Other Ways to Say: Pageant winner, Glamorous lady.
26. Like a Greek goddess
Meaning: Exceptionally beautiful in a classical or elegant way.
In a Sentence: With her flowing dress and glowing skin, she looked like a Greek goddess.
Other Ways to Say: Ethereal beauty, Timeless elegance
27. Natural beauty
Meaning: Someone who is beautiful without needing makeup or enhancements.
In a Sentence: Even without makeup, she’s a natural beauty.
Other Ways to Say: Effortless charm, Unpolished elegance
28. Blooming like a flower
Meaning: Looking fresh, vibrant, and attractive, especially in youth.
In a Sentence: At the spring festival, she was blooming like a flower.
Other Ways to Say: Radiant, Flourishing
29. Age like fine wine
Meaning: Becoming more attractive or elegant as one ages.
In a Sentence: He’s aging like fine wine—more handsome every year.
Other Ways to Say: Graceful aging, Maturing well
30. A thing of beauty
Meaning: Something or someone visually pleasing.
In a Sentence: The painting is truly a thing of beauty.
Other Ways to Say: Masterpiece, Work of art
31. Pretty as a picture
Meaning: Extremely attractive or pleasing to look at.
In a Sentence: Dressed in her new outfit, she looked as pretty as a picture.
Other Ways to Say: Lovely, Charming
32. Like a breath of fresh air
Meaning: Refreshingly beautiful or different.
In a Sentence: Her smile is like a breath of fresh air.
Other Ways to Say: Uplifting presence, Delightful
33. Light up the room
Meaning: To brighten the atmosphere with beauty or charm.
In a Sentence: Her entrance lit up the room.
Other Ways to Say: Radiate positivity, Glow with charm
34. Picture-perfect
Meaning: Flawless in appearance.
In a Sentence: Their wedding was picture-perfect.
Other Ways to Say: Ideal, Impeccable
35. Steal the spotlight
Meaning: Attract all the attention due to beauty or charm.
In a Sentence: Her elegant dress stole the spotlight.
Other Ways to Say: Draw all eyes, Be the center of attention
36. Turn heads
Meaning: Cause people to look due to attractiveness.
In a Sentence: He turned heads at the party in that suit.
Other Ways to Say: Get noticed, Stand out
37. Dressed to kill
Meaning: Wearing clothes that make one look stunning.
In a Sentence: She was dressed to kill at the gala.
Other Ways to Say: Fashionably elegant, Stunningly dressed
38. Belle of the ball
Meaning: The most beautiful or popular girl at an event.
In a Sentence: In her red gown, she was the belle of the ball.
Other Ways to Say: Star of the evening, Showstopper
39. Shine like a diamond
Meaning: Look brilliant or extraordinarily beautiful.
In a Sentence: Her eyes shine like diamonds.
Other Ways to Say: Sparkle, Radiate beauty
40. As radiant as the sun
Meaning: Glowing with beauty and energy.
In a Sentence: She looked as radiant as the sun on her wedding day.
Other Ways to Say: Luminous, Glowing
41. Inner beauty shines through
Meaning: A person’s goodness or character makes them beautiful.
In a Sentence: Her kindness shows how inner beauty shines through.
Other Ways to Say: Beauty from within, True charm
42. Knockout
Meaning: A person who is stunningly attractive.
In a Sentence: Wow, she’s a real knockout!
Other Ways to Say: Beauty queen, Bombshell
43. Doll face
Meaning: Someone with delicate and attractive facial features.
In a Sentence: With those soft features, she’s got a doll face.
Other Ways to Say: Pretty-faced, Delicately beautiful
44. Glam up
Meaning: To make oneself look more glamorous or beautiful.
In a Sentence: She glammed up for the red carpet.
Other Ways to Say: Dress up, Beautify
45. Drop-dead beautiful
Meaning: Exceptionally and breathtakingly beautiful.
In a Sentence: Everyone said she looked drop-dead beautiful in that dress.
Other Ways to Say: Jaw-dropping, Mind-blowing
46. Star quality
Meaning: A beauty or charm that makes someone look famous.
In a Sentence: She has that star quality on and off stage.
Other Ways to Say: Celebrity charm, Spotlight-worthy
47. As pretty as a peach
Meaning: Very pretty and sweet-looking.
In a Sentence: That little girl is as pretty as a peach.
Other Ways to Say: Cute, Sweet-looking
48. Radiate beauty
Meaning: To naturally exude beauty.
In a Sentence: She radiates beauty wherever she goes.
Other Ways to Say: Glow, Shine with charm
49. Beauty that stops traffic
Meaning: So beautiful that people can’t help but notice.
In a Sentence: She’s got beauty that stops traffic.
Other Ways to Say: Head-turning, Stunning
50. Make-up can’t hide ugly
Meaning: Real beauty comes from personality, not cosmetics.
In a Sentence: You can wear all the makeup you want, but make-up can’t hide ugly.
Other Ways to Say: True beauty is within, Looks aren’t everything
