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Italian word
pittoresco
picturesque, charming (of a place)
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picturesque
visually attractive, especially in a quaint way
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The meaning is nearly identical, but in Italian 'pittoresco' can also describe a colourful, eccentric person or a vivid story. 'Un personaggio pittoresco' means a larger-than-life, colourful character — an extended meaning less common in English.
To say "visually attractive, especially in a quaint way" in Italian:
pittoresco (correct)
"pittoresco" in English means:
picturesque, charming (of a place)
Example
"Il borgo è davvero pittoresco con i suoi vicoli colorati."
"The village is truly picturesque with its colourful alleyways."
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