beauty and the beast

noun

Etymology

From the traditional fairy tale. See Beauty and the Beast at Wikipedia.

Definitions

  1. Two individuals, usually but not necessarily romantically involved, one of whom is…

    Two individuals, usually but not necessarily romantically involved, one of whom is considerably more attractive than the other.

  2. An aesthetic in heavy metal, etc. that contrasts "angelic" female vocals with (usually…

    An aesthetic in heavy metal, etc. that contrasts "angelic" female vocals with (usually male, but sometimes also female as in Spiritbox, Faetooth, etc.) growls or aggressive singing.

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