English Explanatory Dictionary

beauty is in the eye of the beholder

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. Different people have different views on what is beautiful; beauty is subjective.

Pronunciation

/ˈbjuːti ɪz ɪn ðiː aɪ əv ðiː bɪˈhəʊldə/ en-us-beauty-is-in-the-eye-of-the-beholder.ogg

Word forms

beauty is in the eye of the beholder beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder

Etymology

First use appears c. 1630 or c. 1642.

Related words

beauty is in the eye of the beer holder eye of the beholder different strokes for different folks
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