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

   gorgeous array

   a gorgeous girl

2. informal,  extremely pleasing, fine, or good

   gorgeous weather

Other Word Forms

• gorgeously adverb
• gorgeousness 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

It was certainly a gorgeous example of what Technicolor could do; the Sherwood of our remodeled “Robin Hood” is comparatively gray, befitting a more somber tone.

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"I love being here, it's been gorgeous and I'm devastated. I so wanted to stay to the end, but it's a game," she said sadly.

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The Italian kitchen alone is worthy of a magazine spread and includes luxe appliances, a gorgeous island, and high-end cabinetry.

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For those in the cabin, the V12 retains the same gorgeous timbre and temper—maybe a little bit angrier.

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Stone can play shrewd, silly, gorgeous, repellent, frail and frightening simultaneously, in a register at once intimate and grand-scale.

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Related Words

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