Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

formosa

adjective
/fɔːrˈmoʊ.sə/ (for-MOH-sah)
Definition
beautiful or attractive; used to describe something that is lovely in appearance.
Examples
  • The garden was a formosa display of various flowers.
  • The artist captured the formosa sunset in her painting.
  • She wore a formosa dress to the gala, turning heads as she entered.
Meaning
The word ‘formosa’ derives from the Latin word for ‘beautiful’, often used to denote someone or something that is pleasing to the eye or has a lovely nature.
Synonyms
  • beautiful
  • lovely
  • gorgeous
  • stunning
  • charming