feast for the eyes
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feast for the eyes
A very beautiful sight; something or someone that is aesthetically very appealing and brings joy when looked at.
Die blühende Landschaft im Frühling ist eine wahre Augenweide.
The blooming landscape in spring is a true feast for the eyes.
The word is made up of 'Auge' (eye) and 'Weide' (pasture). A 'Weide' is a meadow where animals graze. So 'Augenweide' (feast for the eyes) is, figuratively speaking, a 'meadow for the eyes'—something beautiful that one enjoys looking at.
Der Sonnenuntergang am Meer war eine reine Augenweide.
The sunset by the sea was a pure feast for the eyes.
This noun is often used with the verb 'sein' (to be) and an intensifying adjective. Typical formulations are 'eine wahre Augenweide sein' (to be a true feast for the eyes) or 'eine reine Augenweide sein' (to be a pure feast for the eyes).
Der liebevoll gepflegte Garten ist eine wahre Augenweide.
The lovingly maintained garden is a true feast for the eyes.
'Augenweide' (feast for the eyes) is a word used in an elevated style. It is used to express special beauty and aesthetic appeal, for example with art, nature, or very attractive people.
Die Architektur des neuen Museums ist eine Augenweide.
The architecture of the new museum is a feast for the eyes.
beauty
'die Schönheit' and 'die Augenweide' can both describe something very beautiful. 'Schönheit' is more neutral and more general: it can be a quality, or also a beautiful person. 'Augenweide' means a particularly beautiful sight that brings joy when you look at it. The word is more figurative and often sounds admiring or enthusiastic. For a general description, 'Schönheit' fits better. If you want to emphasize that something is truly enjoyable to look at, 'Augenweide' is a good fit.
Der bunt gedeckte Tisch war nach der ganzen Arbeit eine echte Augenweide.
After all the work, the colorfully set table was a real feast for the eyes.
Die Schönheit der Altstadt hat viele Besucher überrascht.
The beauty of the old town surprised many visitors.