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What is the root word got beautiful?

The word "beautiful" doesn't have a single root word. It's a combination of two Old English words:

* "bea" meaning "bright" or "shining"

* "utiful" meaning "good, excellent"

So, the word "beautiful" literally means "shining good" or "brightly excellent."

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