gorgeous
Americanadjective
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strikingly beautiful or magnificent
gorgeous array
a gorgeous girl
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informal extremely pleasing, fine, or good
gorgeous weather
Related Words
See magnificent.
Other Word Forms
- gorgeously adverb
- gorgeousness noun
Etymology
Origin of gorgeous
First recorded in 1490–1500; earlier gorgeouse, from Old French gorgias “fashionable, elegant,” of uncertain origin, perhaps connected to gorge “throat”; gorge
Example Sentences
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My Instagram feed is inundated with mom-content accounts that feature gorgeous, fashionable women in gorgeous, fashionable homes giving me advice on how to be more gorgeous and fashionable.
Their eyes devoured Aunt Kitty’s dress, taking in all the flounces, as well as my gorgeous one with its bell sleeves and tiered skirt.
From Literature
“Whether you’re unwinding on gorgeous beaches, exploring national parks, or embracing a vibrant city life, Australia offers something for everyone,” the job description says.
But the other beautiful thing about that walk is that if you go at sunset and you walk back toward downtown, it’s just gorgeous.
From Los Angeles Times
The modern mansion is a far cry from the historic dwelling that previously occupied the parcel—and was described as a “gorgeous relic” in one report about its listing.
From MarketWatch
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