gorgeous

[ gawr-juhs ]
/ ˈgɔr dʒəs /
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adjective

splendid or sumptuous in appearance, coloring, etc.; magnificent: a gorgeous gown; a gorgeous sunset.
Informal. extremely good, enjoyable, or pleasant: I had a gorgeous time.

Origin of gorgeous

1490–1500; earlier gorgeouse < Old French gorgias fashionable, elegant (< ?); see -ous

SYNONYMS FOR gorgeous

1 rich, superb, grand; brilliant, resplendent, glittering, dazzling.
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1. See magnificent.

OTHER WORDS FROM gorgeous

gor·geous·ly, adverb gor·geous·ness, noun

Words nearby gorgeous

gorey, gorgas, gorge, gorge hook, gorged, gorgeous, gorgerin, gorget, gorgias, gorgio, gorgon

Words related to gorgeous

sumptuous, lavish, bright, impressive, dazzling, superb, delightful, pleasing, ravishing, attractive, colorful, opulent, luxurious, good-looking, exquisite, handsome, lovely, splendid, elegant, brilliant

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British Dictionary definitions for gorgeous

gorgeous
/ (ˈɡɔːdʒəs) /

adjective

strikingly beautiful or magnificent gorgeous array; a gorgeous girl
informal extremely pleasing, fine, or good gorgeous weather

Derived forms of gorgeous

gorgeously, adverb gorgeousness, noun

Word Origin for gorgeous

C15: from Old French gorgias elegant, from gorgias wimple, from gorge; see gorge