Gorgeous: meaning, definitions and examples

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gorgeous

 

[ ˈɡɔːrdʒəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance

beautiful or very attractive

Synonyms

attractive, beautiful, stunning.

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Word Description / Examples
gorgeous

Typically used to describe someone or something that is extremely attractive or beautiful in a glamorous or eye-catching way.

  • She wore a gorgeous dress to the gala.
  • The sunset over the mountains was absolutely gorgeous.
beautiful

Often used to describe someone or something that is pleasing to the senses or mind, not only in terms of physical appearance but also in terms of inner qualities.

  • She has a beautiful singing voice.
  • The garden is full of beautiful flowers.
attractive

Commonly used to describe someone or something that has qualities that are pleasing or appealing, generally in terms of physical appearance.

  • He is an attractive man with a charming smile.
  • The job offer was very attractive because of the high salary.
stunning

Used to describe someone or something that is extremely impressive or attractive, often causing astonishment or admiration.

  • The model looked stunning in her red gown.
  • The view from the top of the mountain was simply stunning.

Examples of usage

  • She looked absolutely gorgeous in her wedding dress.
  • The sunset was absolutely gorgeous.
  • He is such a gorgeous man.
Context #2 | Adjective

weather

very pleasant and enjoyable

Synonyms

enjoyable, lovely, pleasant.

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Word Description / Examples
gorgeous

Use when describing something visually stunning or extremely attractive.

  • The sunset over the ocean was absolutely gorgeous.
  • She wore a gorgeous red dress to the party.
pleasant

Use to describe something that is agreeable, pleasing, or enjoyable, often related to comfort or satisfaction.

  • The weather today is so pleasant.
  • We had a pleasant conversation over lunch.
enjoyable

Use to describe an experience or activity that brings pleasure and satisfaction.

  • The movie we watched last night was quite enjoyable.
  • They had an enjoyable time at the amusement park.
lovely

Use to describe something charming, delightful, or beautiful in a more gentle or affectionate manner.

  • What a lovely garden you have!
  • She received a lovely bouquet of flowers on her birthday.

Examples of usage

  • We had a gorgeous day at the beach.
  • It's a gorgeous day for a picnic.

Translations

Translations of the word "gorgeous" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deslumbrante

🇮🇳 शानदार (shandaar)

🇩🇪 atemberaubend

🇮🇩 menakjubkan

🇺🇦 чудовий

🇵🇱 olśniewający

🇯🇵 見事な (migoto na)

🇫🇷 magnifique

🇪🇸 hermoso

🇹🇷 muhteşem

🇰🇷 아름다운 (areumdaun)

🇸🇦 رائع (ra'e)

🇨🇿 nádherný

🇸🇰 nádherný

🇨🇳 华丽的 (huálì de)

🇸🇮 čudovit

🇮🇸 glæsilegur

🇰🇿 керемет

🇬🇪 მშვენიერი (mshvenieri)

🇦🇿 möhtəşəm

🇲🇽 hermoso

Etymology

The word 'gorgeous' originated from Middle English 'gorgious', from Old French 'gorgias', ultimately from Latin 'gorgias', meaning elegant or stylish. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to something very beautiful or attractive, both in terms of appearance and enjoyment.

See also: disgorge.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,062, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.