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gorgeous

[ gawr-juhs ]
/ ˈgɔr dʒəs /
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adjective

splendid or sumptuous in appearance, coloring, etc.; magnificent: a gorgeous gown; a gorgeous sunset.
Informal. extremely good, enjoyable, or pleasant: I had a gorgeous time.

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RELATED WORDS

sumptuous, lavish, bright, impressive, dazzling, superb, delightful, pleasing, ravishing, attractive, colorful, opulent, luxurious, good-looking, exquisite, handsome, lovely, splendid, elegant, brilliant

Nearby words

gorgas, william crawford, gorge, gorge hook, gorged, gorgedly, gorgeous, gorgeously, gorgerin, gorget, gorgias, gorgio

Origin of gorgeous

1490–1500; earlier gorgeouse < Old French gorgias fashionable, elegant (< ?); see -ous

Related forms

gor·geous·ly, adverbgor·geous·ness, noun

Synonym study

1. See magnificent.
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British Dictionary definitions for gorgeous

gorgeous

/ (ˈɡɔːdʒəs) /

adjective

strikingly beautiful or magnificentgorgeous array; a gorgeous girl
informal extremely pleasing, fine, or goodgorgeous weather

Derived Forms

gorgeously, adverbgorgeousness, noun

Word Origin for gorgeous

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