beauty and the beast

English

Etymology

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

Noun

beauty and the beast

1. Two individuals, usually but not necessarily romantically involved, one of whom is considerably more attractive than the other.
2. (music) An aesthetic in heavy metal, etc. that contrasts "angelic" female vocals with male growls or aggressive singing.

Translations

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

• Finnish: kaunotar ja hirviö, kulkuri ja kaunotar
• Polish: piękniejsza i brzydsza osoba f