/ ˌpɪktʃəˈresk; NAmE / adjective
1.
( of a place, building, scene, etc. ) pretty, especially in a way that looks old-fashioned
SYN quaint :
a picturesque cottage / setting / village
2.
( of language ) producing strong mental images by using unusual words :
a picturesque description of life at sea
► pic·tur·esque·ly adverb :
The inn is picturesquely situated on the banks of the river.
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WORD ORIGIN
early 18th cent.: from French pittoresque , from Italian pittoresco , from pittore painter (from Latin pictor ). The change from -tt- to -ct- was due to association with picture .