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gorgeous

American  
[gawr-juhs] / ˈgɔr dʒəs /

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 British  
/ ˈɡɔːdʒəs /

adjective

  1. strikingly beautiful or magnificent

    gorgeous array

    a gorgeous girl

  2. informal extremely pleasing, fine, or good

    gorgeous weather

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Synonym Usage

See magnificent.

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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”; see gorge

Explanation

Reach for the adjective gorgeous to describe jaw-droppingly beautiful, magnificent people or things. Good-looking is one thing. Beautiful is another. But reserve gorgeous for the kind of looks that take your breath away. Some synonyms include resplendent, dazzling, spectacular, and splendid. We know that the word comes from Old French gorgias, meaning "elegant," but beyond that it's hard to say for sure. It might have something to do with fancy necklaces adorning the throat — la gorge in French. If calling someone gorgeous isn't enough, pack some extra punch and say "drop-dead gorgeous" instead.

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The dwelling sits on a .29-acre lot and boasts a luxe backyard with an infinity-edge pool, a sunken fire pit area, and gorgeous views of the city.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Gibson might not know specs like RPMs or cylinders, but he said he appreciates the “Fast and Furious” characters’ gorgeous cars, including Dominic Toretto’s 1970 Dodge Charger and Brian O’Connor’s late ’90s Mitsubishi Eclipse.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Wallace describes the tribute as "just really gorgeous" and says it was "definitely the right way to go about it".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Chris Smith’s three-part documentary on HBO examines a 1980s New York cult that preyed on the city’s most gorgeous denizens.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

It was like a movie version of an enchanted garden, gorgeous, vivid, and too beautiful to be real.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu

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