gorgeous

adjective

ˈgȯr-jəs How to pronounce gorgeous (audio)
Definition of gorgeousnext
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at sunsets in Hawaii are just gorgeous

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a gorgeous day
a beautiful day
a perfect day
a glorious day
a lovely day
a sunny day
a gorgeous view
an incredible view
a stunning view
a scenic view
gorgeous costumes
glamorous costumes
elegant costumes
exquisite costumes
elaborate costumes
fancy costumes

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How does the adjective gorgeous contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of gorgeous are glorious, resplendent, splendid, sublime, and superb. While all these words mean "extraordinarily or transcendently impressive," gorgeous implies a rich splendor especially in display of color.

a gorgeous red dress

Where would glorious be a reasonable alternative to gorgeous?

While in some cases nearly identical to gorgeous, glorious suggests radiance that heightens beauty or distinction.

a glorious sunset

When would resplendent be a good substitute for gorgeous?

The words resplendent and gorgeous are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, resplendent suggests a glowing or blazing splendor.

resplendent in her jewelry

When could splendid be used to replace gorgeous?

While the synonyms splendid and gorgeous are close in meaning, splendid implies outshining the usual or customary.

the wedding was a splendid occasion

When is it sensible to use sublime instead of gorgeous?

The synonyms sublime and gorgeous are sometimes interchangeable, but sublime implies an exaltation or elevation almost beyond human comprehension.

a vision of sublime beauty

When can superb be used instead of gorgeous?

Although the words superb and gorgeous have much in common, superb suggests an excellence reaching the highest conceivable degree.

her singing was superb

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Recent Examples of gorgeous Jaclyn’s a glamorous and gorgeous television actress, living in Los Angeles and married to a (presumably) hot younger guy. —Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 7 Apr. 2025 This 32-piece collection honors the gorgeous azaleas at Augusta National and Tiger's success at this tournament. —John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025 Indio is surrounded by the San Bernardino, Santa Rosa, and San Jacinto Mountain ranges, offering gorgeous views, hiking trails, and outdoor recreation. —Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025 This suspenseful, charming tale begins in Yorkshire in 1926, when young Celie Sheppard daringly plucks a guillemot egg — coveted by collectors for their unusual shape and gorgeous, unique shell designs — from the side of a cliff. —Sarah Lyall, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gorgeous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gorgeous
  1. beautiful
  2. lovely
  3. cute
  4. handsome
  5. attractive
  6. pretty
  7. stunning
Adjective
  • Scrim's adventures were a national hit, and now they've been transformed into a beautiful picture book.
    — American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Despite replacing Sophie with a regular date partner, the father-daughter duo have a beautiful relationship.
    — Moná Thomas, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of beautiful
Adjective
  • Nicotiana sylvestris Sun Exposure: Dappled shade Soil Type: Organic loam Soil pH: Slightly acidic 11 of 11 Wishbone Flower Wishbone flower is a low-growing annual with lovely two-toned, two-lipped, tubular purple or pink flowers.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Starts out with savory aromas of herbs and wild mushrooms that morphs to brambly berries with a hint of forest floor and licorice on the finish that has lots of tannins with a lovely round quality that gives volume to this full-bodied wine.
    — Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • Plus, shop cute styles for brunch with friends or date night.
    — Isabel Garcia, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
  • This cute upstairs cafe at the English Market is a great choice for tea, cakes or lunch.
    — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of cute
Adjective
  • The actor, who died Tuesday at age 65, was movie-star handsome at 46.
    — Marco della Cava, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Startlingly handsome with hair like a lion, but in an existential way; a chain-smoking character actor.
    — Kaleb Horton, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of handsome
Adjective
  • There is this idea that top managers would like the job because there is so much talent, plus the style and brand of football are very attractive.
    — The Totally Football Show, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, while sizable, have never had an NBA team and are likely less attractive options compared to San Diego.
    — Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • The close-up view from here just wasn’t always pretty.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Much like Grey’s, Pulse — which dropped its 10-episode first season on Thursday — focuses on two very pretty doctors (Willa Fitzgerald’s Danny Simms and Colin Woodell’s Xander Phillips) who become romantically entangled, complicating their jobs at a local hospital.
    — Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of pretty
Adjective
  • The stunning move may have repercussions on hundreds of other international students who have been targeted by the administration.
    — Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
  • White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt then said Tuesday that Trump’s threats of even higher tariffs on China will become reality after midnight, when imports from China will be taxed at a stunning 104% rate.
    — Time, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of stunning

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