gorgeous
[ gawr-juhs ]
/ ˈgɔr dʒəs /
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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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,
- gorgeously,
- gorgerin,
- gorget,
- gorgias,
- gorgio
Origin of gorgeous
SYNONYMS FOR gorgeous
Synonym study
1. See magnificent.
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gorgeous
/ (ˈɡɔːdʒəs) /
adjective
strikingly beautiful or magnificentgorgeous array; a gorgeous girl
informal extremely pleasing, fine, or goodgorgeous weather
Word Origin for gorgeous
C15: from Old French gorgias elegant, from gorgias wimple, from gorge; see gorge
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gorgeous
late 15c., "splendid, showy" (of clothing), from Middle French gorgias "elegant, fashionable," of unknown origin; perhaps literally "necklace" (and thus "fond of jewelry"), from Old French gorge "bosom, throat," also "something adorning the throat." A connection to the Greek proper name Gorgias (supposedly in reference to a notorious sophist) also has been proposed. Related: Gorgeousness.
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