picturesque
adjective
[ ˌpɪktʃəˈrɛsk ]
• (of a place or building) visually attractive, especially in a quaint or charming way.
• "ruined abbeys and picturesque villages"
Similar:
attractive,
pretty,
beautiful,
lovely,
scenic,
charming,
quaint,
pleasing,
delightful,
romantic,
Origin:
early 18th century: from French pittoresque, from Italian pittoresco, from pittore ‘painter’ (from Latin pictor ). The change from -tt- to -ct- was due to association with picture.
