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

   a gorgeous girl

   gorgeous array

2. informal.
   extremely pleasing, fine, or good

   gorgeous weather

Derived Forms

• ˈgorgeousness, noun
• ˈgorgeously, adverb

Other Words From

• gorgeous·ly adverb
• gorgeous·ness 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

“Suddenly, instead of being an awkward teenager, she just looks incredibly, magnificently gorgeous.”

From Los Angeles Times

"I thought this would be a nice change because it was very luxurious and looked gorgeous," Janice said.

From BBC

A gorgeous, generous portrait of a city and its people, it more than earns the accolade.

From Los Angeles Times

He told Theroux he was "lucky to get out" but he still has love for the area that it is "full of gorgeous people".

From BBC

If, after flipping through this gorgeous tome you find yourself ready to sell everything you own and start from scratch as a high-end minimalist, who could blame you?

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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