gorgeous

[gawr-juhs]

adjective

1. splendid or sumptuous in appearance, coloring, etc.; magnificent.

   a gorgeous gown; a gorgeous sunset.

   Synonyms: resplendent, brilliant, grand, superb, rich
   Antonyms: plain, poor

2. Informal.,  extremely good, enjoyable, or pleasant.

   I had a gorgeous time.

gorgeous

/ ˈɡɔːdʒəs /

adjective

1. strikingly beautiful or magnificent

   gorgeous array

   a gorgeous girl

2. informal,  extremely pleasing, fine, or good

   gorgeous weather

Other Word Forms

• gorgeously adverb
• gorgeousness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of gorgeous¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; earlier gorgeouse, from Old French gorgias “fashionable, elegant,” of uncertain origin, perhaps connected to gorge “throat”; gorge

Word History and Origins

Origin of gorgeous¹

C15: from Old French gorgias elegant, from gorgias wimple, from gorge; see _gorge

Synonym Study

See magnificent.

Example Sentences

But the real star of “Sentimental Value” is the family’s gorgeous dragestil architectural-style home, which has stayed in the family for decades, absorbing both the celebrations and traumas of its generations of inhabitants.

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“She sang it so beautifully. And her voice was so crystalline and gorgeous.”

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Mars may be known as the red planet, but sunsets there are “a gorgeous blue.”

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He grew frustrated at times, like when a location scout found an “absolutely gorgeous” house that was right next door to an airport.

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“She knew she was gorgeous, so she did what she wanted.”

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Related Words

• attractive 
• bright 
• brilliant 
• colorful 
• dazzling 
• delightful 
• elegant 
• exquisite 
• glorious 
• good-looking 
• handsome 
• impressive 
• lavish 
• lovely 
• luxurious 
• opulent 
• pleasing 
• ravishing 
• splendid 
• stunning