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

   a gorgeous girl

   gorgeous array

2. informal.
   extremely pleasing, fine, or good

   gorgeous weather

Derived Forms

• ˈgorgeousness, noun
• ˈgorgeously, adverb

Other Words From

• gorgeous·ly adverb
• gorgeous·ness 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

Then our two youngest, ages 24 and 15, joined us for a second week split between an oceanfront vacation rental home through Vrbo and a resort villa at the gorgeous Fairmont Kea Lani.

From Washington Post

As a researcher, this represents a gorgeous stretch of virgin territory.

From Freakonomics

For those who value style over warmth and vice-versa, gloves run the gamut from purely functional to drop-dead gorgeous.

From Popular-Science

It features terrific actors—Zendaya and John David Washington—who also happen to be movie-star gorgeous.

From Time

The standards for what is a successful model, just in terms of beauty standards, is a little different from the girl next door who’s gorgeous, and beautiful, and all the guys like.

From Ozy

Millions of dollars in renovation later the building is gorgeous—Clean, well-kept, organized.

From The Daily Beast

Give this gorgeous book to that friend who fits the stereotype.

From The Daily Beast

Reid planted a flag, ready to make his mark in the world of whisky, backed by ambition and a gorgeous piece of land.

From The Daily Beast

This past winter, my partner and I rented a small house in rural Vermont with a gorgeous clawfoot tub.

From The Daily Beast

Most of the time, the three-hour, serpentine drive to Jalalabad is gorgeous and calm, though attacks can happen.

From The Daily Beast

But first he held a whispered colloquy with the Princess, whom he entreated, or persuaded, to re-enter her gorgeous vehicle.

From Project Gutenberg

Long after the boats had disappeared, the kites could still be seen among the gorgeous clouds.

From Project Gutenberg

It was a splendid mansion, with its countless rooms and gorgeous appointments.

From Project Gutenberg

These gorgeous tea-cups were never used but on high-days and holidays, or on the advent of any particular visitors.

From Project Gutenberg

For the first, and up to now as I write, the only, time in his life he realized the gorgeous visions of pallid years.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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