beauty; loveliness
Literary or formal word for beauty, often describing a woman's appearance or a graceful scene. Rare in everyday conversation; 美しさ or 綺麗 are more common.
Everyone was captivated by the woman's beautiful figure.
The word 佳麗 is often used in classical literature.
The kanji 佳 (good, beautiful) and 麗 (lovely, elegant) combine to express refined beauty. The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the word is primarily found in literary contexts.