Synonyms

gorgeous

American

[gawr-juhs] / ˈgɔr dʒəs /

adjective

splendid or sumptuous in appearance, coloring, etc.; magnificent.

a gorgeous gown; a gorgeous sunset.

Synonyms:

resplendent, brilliant, grand, superb, rich

Antonyms:

plain, poor
Informal. extremely good, enjoyable, or pleasant.

I had a gorgeous time.

gorgeous British

/ ˈɡɔːdʒəs /

adjective

strikingly beautiful or magnificent

gorgeous array
a gorgeous girl
informal extremely pleasing, fine, or good

gorgeous weather

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Related Words

See magnificent.

Other Word Forms

gorgeously adverb
gorgeousness noun

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”; gorge

Example Sentences

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“Oh—there’s a nursery just down the highway. They had the most gorgeous begonias, and they let me have a cutting. I went during my lunch break.”

From Literature

I fall asleep, remembering the night sky streaked with the gorgeous light from the fireworks, and how the sea waves seemed to accompany me as I sang and played Mima’s oud.

From Literature

This trio is the heart of McCullers’s gorgeous rendition of unbelonging.

From The Wall Street Journal

“That witch! That witch with her stupid gorgeous mane!”

From Literature

“Having three absolutely chic and gorgeous carriage houses on the estate is incredibly unique,” Haviv notes.

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