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gorgeous

(gɔːʳdʒəs)

1. adjective

If you say that something is gorgeous, you mean that it gives you a lot of pleasure or is very attractive.

[informal]

...gorgeous mountain scenery.

It's a gorgeous day.

Some of the Renaissance buildings are gorgeous.

Synonyms: fine, glorious, sunny More Synonyms of gorgeous

gorgeously adverb [ADVERB adjective/-ed]

She has a gorgeously warm speaking voice.

2. adjective

If you describe someone as gorgeous, you think that they are very attractive.

[informal]

The cosmetics industry uses gorgeous women to sell its skincare products.

All the girls in my house are mad about Ryan, they think he's gorgeous.

Synonyms: beautiful, attractive, lovely, stunning [informal] More Synonyms of gorgeous

3. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]

If you describe things such as clothes and colours as gorgeous, you mean they are bright, rich, and impressive.

...a red-haired man in the gorgeous uniform of a Marshal of the Empire.

Synonyms: dazzling, bright, brilliant, magnificent More Synonyms of gorgeous

gorgeously adverb [ADVERB adjective/-ed]

...gorgeously embroidered clothing.

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gorgeous in British English

(ˈɡɔːdʒəs)

adjective

strikingly beautiful or magnificent

gorgeous array

a gorgeous picture

2. informal

extremely pleasing, fine, or good

gorgeous weather

Derived forms

gorgeously (ˈgorgeously)

adverb

gorgeousness (ˈgorgeousness)

noun

Word origin

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

gorgeous in American English

(ˈgɔrdʒəs)

adjective

brilliantly showy; magnificent or sumptuous; splendid

2. Informal

beautiful, wonderful, delightful, etc.

a generalized term of approval

Derived forms

gorgeously (ˈgorgeously)

adverb

gorgeousness (ˈgorgeousness)

noun

Word origin

ME gorgeouse, altered < OFr gorgias, beautiful, glorious, ? akin to gorgiere, ruff for the neck < gorge: see gorge

More idioms containing
gorgeous

drop-dead gorgeous

Examples of 'gorgeous' in a sentence
gorgeous

They will be absolutely gorgeous as a couple.The weather was beautiful and our little house gorgeous.He says she is gorgeous and he wants them to do silly things together.She is not too pleased to find out it is a gorgeous blonde nun behind this fervour.Where can you buy these gorgeous clothes?His best man was gorgeous and flirted with me loads.There is no denying the fact that this film looks absolutely gorgeous.It fills the house with gorgeous smells leaving you free to do other things.And next to her was a gorgeous blonde.The clothes often look gorgeous and they do a brilliant job.

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gorgeous

British English: gorgeous /ˈɡɔːdʒəs/ ADJECTIVE

Someone or something that is gorgeous is extremely pleasant or attractive.

It's a gorgeous day.

American English: gorgeous
Arabic: رَائِع
Brazilian Portuguese: esplêndido
Chinese: 华丽的
Croatian: prekrasan
Czech: krásný
Danish: pragtfuld
Dutch: fantastisch
European Spanish: guapísimo
Finnish: upea
French: superbe
German: hinreißend
Greek: πανέμορφος
Italian: stupendo
Japanese: 華麗な
Korean: 호화로운
Norwegian: praktfull
Polish: wspaniały
European Portuguese: esplêndido
Romanian: minunat
Russian: великолепный
Latin American Spanish: guapísimo
Swedish: ursnygg
Thai: สวยงาม
Turkish: çok güzel
Ukrainian: чудовий
Vietnamese: tuyệt đẹp

Chinese translation of 'gorgeous'

gorgeous

(ˈɡɔːdʒəs)

adj

1. [necklace, dress] 华(華)丽(麗)的 (huálì de)
2. [weather, day] 宜人的 (yírén de)
[person] 光彩夺(奪)目的 (guāngcǎi duó mù de)

1 (adjective) in the sense of magnificent

Definition

strikingly beautiful or attractive

Some of these Renaissance buildings are absolutely gorgeous.

Synonyms

magnificent

a magnificent country house in wooded grounds

grand

a grand building in the centre of town

beautiful

superb

a superb 18-hole golf course

spectacular

The results have been spectacular.

splendid

a splendid Victorian mansion

glittering

a glittering academic career

dazzling

He gave a dazzling performance.

luxurious

a luxurious hotel

sumptuous

a sumptuous feast

opulent

an opulent lifestyle

Opposites

cheap

shabby

shoddy

2 (adjective) in the sense of delightful

I've had a gorgeous time today.

Synonyms

delightful

The most delightful garden I had ever seen.

good

You should read this book – it's really good.

great (informal)

It's a great film; you must see it.

grand

He was having a grand time meeting new people.

wonderful

I've always thought he was a wonderful actor.

excellent

We complimented him on doing an excellent job.

brilliant

My sister's given me a brilliant book.

lovely

What a lovely surprise!

fantastic (informal)

I have a fantastic social life.

pleasant

a pleasant surprise

terrific (informal)

What a terrific idea!

splendid

The book includes a wealth of splendid photographs.

enjoyable

the most enjoyable part of the holiday

super (informal)

We had a super time.

splendiferous (facetious)

Opposites

awful

miserable

dismal

horrid

wretched

3 (adjective) in the sense of beautiful

Definition

strikingly beautiful or attractive

(informal)

The cosmetics industry uses gorgeous models to sell its products.

Synonyms

beautiful

a beautiful red-haired woman

attractive

We are often drawn to attractive people.

lovely

You look lovely.

stunning (informal)

A stunning display of fireworks lit up the sky.

elegant

Patricia looked as beautiful and elegant as always.

handsome

Her brother was a handsome young man

good-looking

She noticed him because he was good-looking.

exquisite

She has exquisite manners.

drop-dead (slang)

ravishing

She looked ravishing.

hot (informal)

fit (British, informal)

lush (slang)

Opposites

ugly

homely

plain

unattractive

unsightly

repulsive

4 (adjective) in the sense of dazzling

Definition

strikingly beautiful or attractive

a red-haired man in the gorgeous uniform of a Marshal of the Empire

Synonyms

dazzling

He shielded his eyes against the dazzling sun.

bright

Newborns hate bright lights and loud noises.

brilliant

The event was held in brilliant sunshine.

magnificent

sumptuous

opulent

resplendent

She was resplendent in royal blue velvet.

showy

Opposites

dreary

sombre

5 (adjective) in the sense of fine

Definition

warm, sunny, and very pleasant

It's a gorgeous day.

Synonyms

fine

I'll do the garden if the weather is fine.

glorious

a glorious Edwardian opera house

sunny

The weather was surprisingly warm and sunny.

Opposites

dull

gloomy

Additional synonyms

in the sense of attractive

Definition

appealing to the senses or mind

We are often drawn to attractive people.

Synonyms

seductive,

charming,

tempting,

interesting,

pleasing,

pretty,

fair,

beautiful,

inviting,

engaging,

likable or likeable,

lovely,

winning,

sexy (informal),

pleasant,

handsome,

fetching (informal),

good-looking,

glamorous,

gorgeous (informal),

magnetic,

cute,

irresistible,

enticing,

provocative,

captivating,

beguiling,

alluring,

bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect),

winsome,

comely (old-fashioned),

prepossessing,

hot (informal),

fit (British, informal),

lush (slang)

in the sense of bright

Definition

emitting or reflecting much light

Newborns hate bright lights and loud noises.

Synonyms

shining,

flashing,

beaming,

glowing,

blazing,

sparkling,

glittering,

dazzling,

illuminated,

gleaming,

shimmering,

twinkling,

radiant,

luminous,

glistening,

resplendent,

scintillating,

lustrous,

lambent,

effulgent

in the sense of brilliant

Definition

splendid

My sister's given me a brilliant book.

Synonyms

excellent,

great (informal),

good,

fine,

wonderful,

cracking (British, informal),

superb,

fantastic (informal),

tremendous (informal),

marvellous (informal),

terrific (informal),

mean (slang),

mega (slang),

awesome (slang),

booshit (Australian, slang),

exo (Australian, slang),

sik (Australian, slang),

first-rate,

brill (informal),

topping (British, slang),

hunky-dory (informal),

beaut (informal),

barrie (Scottish, slang),

belting (British, slang),

pearler (Australian, slang)

Synonyms of 'gorgeous'

gorgeous

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释义	Trends of gorgeous View usage for: gorgeous (gɔːʳdʒəs) 1. adjective If you say that something is gorgeous, you mean that it gives you a lot of pleasure or is very attractive. [informal] ...gorgeous mountain scenery. It's a gorgeous day. Some of the Renaissance buildings are gorgeous. Synonyms: fine, glorious, sunny More Synonyms of gorgeous gorgeously adverb [ADVERB adjective/-ed] She has a gorgeously warm speaking voice. 2. adjective If you describe someone as gorgeous, you think that they are very attractive. [informal] The cosmetics industry uses gorgeous women to sell its skincare products. All the girls in my house are mad about Ryan, they think he's gorgeous. Synonyms: beautiful, attractive, lovely, stunning [informal] More Synonyms of gorgeous 3. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you describe things such as clothes and colours as gorgeous, you mean they are bright, rich, and impressive. ...a red-haired man in the gorgeous uniform of a Marshal of the Empire. Synonyms: dazzling, bright, brilliant, magnificent More Synonyms of gorgeous gorgeously adverb [ADVERB adjective/-ed] ...gorgeously embroidered clothing. More Synonyms of gorgeous gorgeous in British English (ˈɡɔːdʒəs) adjective 1. strikingly beautiful or magnificent gorgeous array a gorgeous picture 2. informal extremely pleasing, fine, or good gorgeous weather Derived forms gorgeously (ˈgorgeously) adverb gorgeousness (ˈgorgeousness) noun Word origin C15: from Old French gorgias elegant, from gorgias wimple, from gorge; see gorge gorgeous in American English (ˈgɔrdʒəs) adjective 1. brilliantly showy; magnificent or sumptuous; splendid 2. Informal beautiful, wonderful, delightful, etc. a generalized term of approval Derived forms gorgeously (ˈgorgeously) adverb gorgeousness (ˈgorgeousness) noun Word origin ME gorgeouse, altered < OFr gorgias, beautiful, glorious, ? akin to gorgiere, ruff for the neck < gorge: see gorge More idioms containing gorgeous drop-dead gorgeous Examples of 'gorgeous' in a sentence gorgeous They will be absolutely gorgeous as a couple. The Sun (2010) The weather was beautiful and our little house gorgeous. Times, Sunday Times (2010) He says she is gorgeous and he wants them to do silly things together. The Sun (2009) She is not too pleased to find out it is a gorgeous blonde nun behind this fervour. The Sun (2006) Where can you buy these gorgeous clothes? Times, Sunday Times (2012) His best man was gorgeous and flirted with me loads. The Sun (2011) There is no denying the fact that this film looks absolutely gorgeous. Times, Sunday Times (2012) It fills the house with gorgeous smells leaving you free to do other things. Times, Sunday Times (2013) And next to her was a gorgeous blonde. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The clothes often look gorgeous and they do a brilliant job. The Sun (2014) Say she looks gorgeous and you want her advice and support to look stunning and healthy like her. The Sun (2015) My friend got dumped recently and he gave her a confidence boost by saying how gorgeous she is on her wall. The Sun (2011) Are his builders beautiful and gorgeous? Times, Sunday Times (2015) It was the beginning of autumn, but the weather was gorgeous. Times, Sunday Times (2008) It's rich and gorgeous but stops short of flashy. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Times have changed and many of the world's most beautiful women have gorgeous porcelain skin. The Sun (2010) There is not another vessel in sight, the weather is gorgeous and the scenery is simply stunning. The Sun (2013) I have a good job, a nice house and a gorgeous husband. The Sun (2008) There are no enemies jumping out: just gorgeous scenery to explore, sometimes with another player. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Who at my age wouldn't hook up with a rich, gorgeous older woman? The Sun (2013) A month ago I met an extremely gorgeous woman who was quite a bit older than me. The Sun (2009) In other languages gorgeous British English: gorgeous /ˈɡɔːdʒəs/ ADJECTIVE Someone or something that is gorgeous is extremely pleasant or attractive. It's a gorgeous day. American English: gorgeous Arabic: رَائِع Brazilian Portuguese: esplêndido Chinese: 华丽的 Croatian: prekrasan Czech: krásný Danish: pragtfuld Dutch: fantastisch European Spanish: guapísimo Finnish: upea French: superbe German: hinreißend Greek: πανέμορφος Italian: stupendo Japanese: 華麗な Korean: 호화로운 Norwegian: praktfull Polish: wspaniały European Portuguese: esplêndido Romanian: minunat Russian: великолепный Latin American Spanish: guapísimo Swedish: ursnygg Thai: สวยงาม Turkish: çok güzel Ukrainian: чудовий Vietnamese: tuyệt đẹp Chinese translation of 'gorgeous' gorgeous (ˈɡɔːdʒəs) adj [necklace, dress] 华(華)丽(麗)的 (huálì de) [weather, day] 宜人的 (yírén de) [person] 光彩夺(奪)目的 (guāngcǎi duó mù de) 1 (adjective) in the sense of magnificent Definition strikingly beautiful or attractive Some of these Renaissance buildings are absolutely gorgeous. Synonyms magnificent a magnificent country house in wooded grounds grand a grand building in the centre of town beautiful superb a superb 18-hole golf course spectacular The results have been spectacular. splendid a splendid Victorian mansion glittering a glittering academic career dazzling He gave a dazzling performance. luxurious a luxurious hotel sumptuous a sumptuous feast opulent an opulent lifestyle Opposites cheap , shabby , shoddy 2 (adjective) in the sense of delightful I've had a gorgeous time today. Synonyms delightful The most delightful garden I had ever seen. good You should read this book – it's really good. great (informal) It's a great film; you must see it. grand He was having a grand time meeting new people. wonderful I've always thought he was a wonderful actor. excellent We complimented him on doing an excellent job. brilliant My sister's given me a brilliant book. lovely What a lovely surprise! fantastic (informal) I have a fantastic social life. pleasant a pleasant surprise terrific (informal) What a terrific idea! splendid The book includes a wealth of splendid photographs. enjoyable the most enjoyable part of the holiday super (informal) We had a super time. splendiferous (facetious) Opposites awful , miserable , dismal , horrid , wretched 3 (adjective) in the sense of beautiful Definition strikingly beautiful or attractive (informal) The cosmetics industry uses gorgeous models to sell its products. Synonyms beautiful a beautiful red-haired woman attractive We are often drawn to attractive people. lovely You look lovely. stunning (informal) A stunning display of fireworks lit up the sky. elegant Patricia looked as beautiful and elegant as always. handsome Her brother was a handsome young man good-looking She noticed him because he was good-looking. exquisite She has exquisite manners. drop-dead (slang) ravishing She looked ravishing. hot (informal) fit (British, informal) lush (slang) Opposites ugly , homely , plain , unattractive , unsightly , repulsive 4 (adjective) in the sense of dazzling Definition strikingly beautiful or attractive a red-haired man in the gorgeous uniform of a Marshal of the Empire Synonyms dazzling He shielded his eyes against the dazzling sun. bright Newborns hate bright lights and loud noises. brilliant The event was held in brilliant sunshine. magnificent sumptuous opulent resplendent She was resplendent in royal blue velvet. showy Opposites dreary , sombre 5 (adjective) in the sense of fine Definition warm, sunny, and very pleasant It's a gorgeous day. Synonyms fine I'll do the garden if the weather is fine. glorious a glorious Edwardian opera house sunny The weather was surprisingly warm and sunny. Opposites dull , gloomy Additional synonyms in the sense of attractive Definition appealing to the senses or mind We are often drawn to attractive people. Synonyms seductive, charming, tempting, interesting, pleasing, pretty, fair, beautiful, inviting, engaging, likable or likeable, lovely, winning, sexy (informal), pleasant, handsome, fetching (informal), good-looking, glamorous, gorgeous (informal), magnetic, cute, irresistible, enticing, provocative, captivating, beguiling, alluring, bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect), winsome, comely (old-fashioned), prepossessing, hot (informal), fit (British, informal), lush (slang) in the sense of bright Definition emitting or reflecting much light Newborns hate bright lights and loud noises. Synonyms shining, flashing, beaming, glowing, blazing, sparkling, glittering, dazzling, illuminated, gleaming, shimmering, twinkling, radiant, luminous, glistening, resplendent, scintillating, lustrous, lambent, effulgent in the sense of brilliant Definition splendid My sister's given me a brilliant book. Synonyms excellent, great (informal), good, fine, wonderful, cracking (British, informal), superb, fantastic (informal), tremendous (informal), marvellous (informal), terrific (informal), mean (slang), mega (slang), awesome (slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), first-rate, brill (informal), topping (British, slang), hunky-dory (informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang) Synonyms of 'gorgeous' gorgeous Explore 'gorgeous' in the dictionary
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