1. shabby, dilapidated, in a bad state, run-down
run-down: in very bad condition; that has not been taken care of. Neglected. E.g. run-down inner-city areas. A run-down Edwardian villa.
neglected: /nɪˈɡlektɪd/ not receiving enough care or attention. E.g. neglected buildings. The garden was neglected and overgrown.
shabby: /ˈʃæbi/ in poor condition because they have been used a lot. E.g. The outside of the house was beginning to look shabby.
dilapidated: /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtɪd/ old and in very bad condition. Ramshackle. E.g. old, dilapidated buildings.
ramshackle /ˈræmʃækl/ in a very bad condition and needing repair. Tumbledown. E.g. a ramshackle house.
tumbledown: old and in a poor condition so that it looks as if it is falling down. Dilapidated. E.g. tumbledown cottages.
2. calm, quiet, peaceful, tranquil
calm: /kɑːm/ E.g. The city is calm again (= free from trouble and fighting) after yesterday's riots. The sea looks much calmer today.
tranquil: /ˈtræŋkwɪl/ quiet and peaceful. E.g. a tranquil scene. A tranquil village.
3. stunning, breathtaking, magnificent
stunning: E.g. a stunning view of the lake
breathtaking: E.g. a breathtaking view of the mountains. The scene was one of breathtaking beauty.
magnificent: E.g. The Taj Mahal is a magnificent building.
4. old, historic, ancient
ancient: /ˈeɪnʃənt/ very old; having existed for a very long time. E.g. ancient monuments. Ancient forests.
5. unchanged, not altered by tourism, unspoilt
unchanged: /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒd/
unspoilt: /ˌʌnˈspɔɪlt/ (also unspoiled /ˌʌnˈspɔɪld/) beautiful because it has not been changed or built on. E.g. unspoiled countryside.
6. busy, crowded, overpopulated, full of people and noise, bustling
overpopulated: /ˌəʊvəˈpɒpjuleɪtɪd/ there are too many people in a place. E.g. an overpopulated country.
bustling: /ˈbʌslɪŋ/ full of people moving about in a busy way. A bustling place is full of noise and activity and is usually pleasant and interesting. E.g. a bustling city. The bustling little town. Bustling with something The market was bustling with life.
7. beautiful, lovely, pretty, attractive, pleasant, quaint, picturesque
picturesque /ˌpɪktʃəˈresk/ pretty, especially in a way that looks old-fashioned. Quaint. E.g. a picturesque cottage/setting/village.
quaint: /kweɪnt/ attractive in an unusual or old-fashioned way. E.g. A quaint seaside village. The quaint village of Deià.
8. empty, uninhabited, deserted
deserted: /dɪˈzɜːtɪd/ with no people in it. E.g. deserted streets. Magaluf is completely deserted in the winter.
9. cramped and cluttered
cramped: /kræmpt/ a cramped room, etc. does not have enough space for the people in it. E.g. working in cramped conditions.
cluttered (up) (with somebody/something) /ˈklʌtəd/ covered with, or full of, a lot of things or people, in a way that is untidy. E.g. a cluttered room/desk. A small kitchen can feel cramped and cluttered
10. awe-inspiring: /ɔː/ extremely impressive in a way that makes you feel great respect and admiration. E.g. The building was awe-inspiring in size and design.
11. scenic: /ˈsiːnɪk/ surrounded by views of beautiful countryside. E.g. an area of scenic beauty. They took the scenic route back to the hotel. A scenic drive.
12. sprawling: /ˈsprɔːlɪŋ/ spreading over a wide area in an untidy or unattractive way. E.g. a modern sprawling town.
13. secluded: /sɪˈkluːdɪd/ very private and quiet. A secluded garden/ beach/ spot, etc. The gardens are quiet and secluded.
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