“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” phrase of beauty PROVERB beauty cannot be judged objectively, for what one person finds beautiful or admirable may not appeal to another.
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” is an idiom that means people have different ideas about what is beautiful. It implies that beauty is subjective and personal, and that the observer creates beauty.
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" is an idiom that means beauty is subjective and that different people have different opinions about what is attractive.
Explanation
The phrase means that beauty is created by observers and is not inherent to the thing being observed.
It can also be used to describe art, where different people may have different opinions about what is considered beautiful.
For example, one person may find something attractive, while another person may find it unattractive or ugly.
Similar phrases
"Beauty is bought by judgement of the eye" is a similar sentiment expressed by Shakespeare in Love's Labor Lost.
"Beauty, like supreme dominion. Is but supported by opinion" is a similar sentiment expressed by Benjamin Franklin in Poor Richard's Almanack in 1741.
Explanation
The term "beholder" refers to someone who perceives things through their senses, especially sight.
The idea that beauty is subjective has been around since the 3rd century BC in Greece.
The modern version of the phrase is thought to have originated in English in the 19th century.
Examples
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and long may it be so".
"He should not be afraid to say that, because beauty is in the eye of the beholder".
Related ideas
Beauty can be expressed in art, and each person's interpretation of art is unique.
Physical attractiveness can affect social standing, employment prospects, and relationships
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” phrase of beauty PROVERB beauty cannot be judged objectively, for what one person finds beautiful or admirable may not appeal to another.
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” is an idiom that means people have different ideas about what is beautiful. It implies that beauty is subjective and personal, and that the observer creates beauty.
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" is an idiom that means beauty is subjective and that different people have different opinions about what is attractive.
Explanation
The phrase means that beauty is created by observers and is not inherent to the thing being observed.
It can also be used to describe art, where different people may have different opinions about what is considered beautiful.
For example, one person may find something attractive, while another person may find it unattractive or ugly.
Similar phrases
"Beauty is bought by judgement of the eye" is a similar sentiment expressed by Shakespeare in Love's Labor Lost.
"Beauty, like supreme dominion. Is but supported by opinion" is a similar sentiment expressed by Benjamin Franklin in Poor Richard's Almanack in 1741.
Explanation
The term "beholder" refers to someone who perceives things through their senses, especially sight.
The idea that beauty is subjective has been around since the 3rd century BC in Greece.
The modern version of the phrase is thought to have originated in English in the 19th century.
Examples
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and long may it be so".
"He should not be afraid to say that, because beauty is in the eye of the beholder".
Related ideas
Beauty can be expressed in art, and each person's interpretation of art is unique.
Physical attractiveness can affect social standing, employment prospects, and relationships
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” phrase of beauty PROVERB beauty cannot be judged objectively, for what one person finds beautiful or admirable may not appeal to another.
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” is an idiom that means people have different ideas about what is beautiful. It implies that beauty is subjective and personal, and that the observer creates beauty.
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" is an idiom that means beauty is subjective and that different people have different opinions about what is attractive.
Explanation
The phrase means that beauty is created by observers and is not inherent to the thing being observed.
It can also be used to describe art, where different people may have different opinions about what is considered beautiful.
For example, one person may find something attractive, while another person may find it unattractive or ugly.
Similar phrases
"Beauty is bought by judgement of the eye" is a similar sentiment expressed by Shakespeare in Love's Labor Lost.
"Beauty, like supreme dominion. Is but supported by opinion" is a similar sentiment expressed by Benjamin Franklin in Poor Richard's Almanack in 1741.
Explanation
The term "beholder" refers to someone who perceives things through their senses, especially sight.
The idea that beauty is subjective has been around since the 3rd century BC in Greece.
The modern version of the phrase is thought to have originated in English in the 19th century.
Examples
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and long may it be so".
"He should not be afraid to say that, because beauty is in the eye of the beholder".
Related ideas
Beauty can be expressed in art, and each person's interpretation of art is unique.
Physical attractiveness can affect social standing, employment prospects, and relationships