outer beauty

Physical good looks

Outer beauty is physical attractiveness—the appeal of someone's face, body, or overall appearance.

The phrase exists mainly in contrast to inner beauty, which refers to character and personality: Outer beauty fades, but inner beauty lasts.

The distinction implies that visible qualities matter less than who someone truly is.

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flawless skin · stunning · gorgeous · cover girl · striking · bone structure · symmetry · glow · allure · features · good looks · skin · skin deep · elegance · attractiveness · luminous · makeup · cheekbones

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Opposites
location of beauty

outer beautyinner beauty

Attractiveness of character

character · soul · heart · personality · moral character

aesthetic valence

outer beautyhomeliness

Lack of physical attractiveness

unattractiveness · plainness · hideousness · unsightliness · ugliness

Family

outer, beauty, outermost, outward, outwardly, beautiful, beautifully, beautify, beautification

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