gorgeous
- 1Very beautiful and lovely to look at.
Like a flower so pretty that people stop just to look at it.
The sunset over the ocean was absolutely gorgeous tonight.
She wore a gorgeous blue dress to the party.
Similarbeautiful, stunning, lovely, breathtaking, magnificent
Oppositeugly, hideous, unattractive
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- 2Wearing very fine, fancy clothes.
Like a king dressed in shiny golden clothes for a grand party.
The queen appeared gorgeous in her long golden robes.
The dancers swept across the floor, gorgeous in feathers and bright sequins.
Similarresplendent, splendid, magnificent, dazzling
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- 3Very pleasant, enjoyable, or tasty.
Like a warm summer afternoon that makes everything feel just right.
We had a gorgeous meal at the new restaurant down the street.
What a gorgeous day for a picnic in the park!
Similardelicious, lovely, wonderful, delightful, glorious
Oppositeawful, horrible, dreadful
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Origin
It came through Middle English from Middle French gorgias, meaning "elegant" or "fashionable." The exact origin is uncertain.