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How do you spell Beautiful?

Correct spelling

beautiful

BEAUT + IFUL. One L.

Why is beautiful spelled this way?

From Old French beau (beautiful) + -tiful. The word entered English through Norman French and has kept its French vowel pattern. Only one L at the end.

Common misspellings of beautiful

beautifullbeatifulbeutifulbeautful

Example

The sunset was beautiful.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell beautiful?+
The correct spelling is "beautiful". BEAUT + IFUL. One L.
Is it beautifull or beautiful?+
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