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.

Related Words

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