Pulchritude
Pulchritude
I'd like to know how such an ugly word ended up meaning "beauty."
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Re: Pulchritude
When first encountering this word, I mentally pronounced it "pulch-rih′-tude" and thought it was a snooty, sarcastic insult. When I learned the correct pronunciation and meaning years later, I was surprised!
Also surprised today to see that etymonline has no suggestions...
Also surprised today to see that etymonline has no suggestions...
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Re: Pulchritude
Though the text didn't change much between them, the Good Doctor has posted this one twice:
2007: http://www.alphadictionary.com/bb/viewt ... f=1&t=2478
2012: http://www.alphadictionary.com/bb/viewt ... f=1&t=5937
Interestingly, I don't seem to have come across this word or its family used regarding males. Any thoughts?
What about other not-so-euphonious words for things of beauty? Take callipygian, for example. Is that such a great sounding word? But, I don't think anyone has anything against it. Or at least I haven't heard any rebuttals.
2007: http://www.alphadictionary.com/bb/viewt ... f=1&t=2478
2012: http://www.alphadictionary.com/bb/viewt ... f=1&t=5937
Interestingly, I don't seem to have come across this word or its family used regarding males. Any thoughts?
What about other not-so-euphonious words for things of beauty? Take callipygian, for example. Is that such a great sounding word? But, I don't think anyone has anything against it. Or at least I haven't heard any rebuttals.
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Re: Pulchritude
Oops!
Missed the 2012 entry. In 2007, I was too young to read.
Missed the 2012 entry. In 2007, I was too young to read.
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Re: Pulchritude
I like the word pulchritude. It does not grate on my ears. I have always thought it sounded a little naughty.
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