gorgeous

[gawr-juhs]

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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.

Origin of gorgeous

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

Related formsgor·geous·ly, adverbgor·geous·ness, noun

Synonyms for gorgeous

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1. rich, superb, grand; brilliant, resplendent, glittering, dazzling.

Synonym study

1. See magnificent.

Antonyms for gorgeous

1. poor, plain.

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Related Words for gorgeous

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

Examples from the Web for gorgeous

Contemporary Examples of gorgeous

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Historical Examples of gorgeous

He found Boabdil in one of the most gorgeous halls of his gorgeous palace.
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The walls were hung with stuffs of gorgeous colouring and elaborate design.
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Edward Bulwer-Lytton
She only replied by bending her knee upon the gorgeous cushion before her.
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Staged this season with magnificent cast and gorgeous properties.
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The play has been staged with magnificent cast and gorgeous properties.
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British Dictionary definitions for gorgeous

gorgeous

adjective

strikingly beautiful or magnificentgorgeous array; a gorgeous girl

informal extremely pleasing, fine, or goodgorgeous weather

Derived Formsgorgeously, adverbgorgeousness, noun

Word Origin for gorgeous

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

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Word Origin and History for gorgeous

adj.

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.