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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of gorgeous It’s become my go-to wedding guest dress as much for its gorgeous silhouette as for its affordable price point. —Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 7 June 2025 The historic residence exudes charm, warmth and character thanks to an abundance of rich woodwork, gorgeous coffered ceilings and shining hardwood floors. —David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025 The gorgeous 8-inch IPS screen returns with a 1,920-by-1,200-pixel resolution, a 16:10 aspect ratio, and a 120Hz refresh rate. —PC Magazine, 7 June 2025 These astronomers want to find them — Mysterious cosmic lights turn out to be 2 undiscovered supernova remnants — Watch 2 gorgeous supernova remnants evolve over 20 years (timelapse video) This lack of emissions poses challenges to determining the type of supernova that produced Teleios. —Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 29 May 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
  • This wine estate is located up a beautiful valley west of, and perpendicular to, the axis of the hills that form the Côte d’Or.
    — Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
  • When the competitions began in the 1990s, judges awarded points for things like beautiful architecture and keeping costs low.
    — Ryan Kellman, NPR, 15 June 2025
Definition of beautiful
Adjective
  • The crook of land that frames Lewes to the east, Cape Henlopen, was first spotted by European eyes in 1609 by English explorer Henry Hudson and is now a lovely state park.
    — Tim Neville, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
  • From its unique patterns, eye-catching color combinations and lovely add-ons (mirror work, beads and tassles), the textile enthusiast felt a strong connection to the craft of ralli.
    — Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • Plus, a slight slit in the legs adds a cute and playful touch.
    — Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 13 June 2025
  • Related Articles Miss Manners: Another mother chided me for group-texting a cute photo.
    — Eric Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025
Definition of cute
Adjective
  • While at a wedding, Harry (Pascal), a handsome millionaire, starts flirting with her.
    — Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 13 June 2025
  • None of that is as interesting as the romance between the novel’s poor orphan Eun-Jae and the handsome prince Yi Beon.
    — Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Definition of handsome
Adjective
  • For starters, native plants are more attractive to pollinators, but they're also perfectly adapted to local growing conditions and will return year after year with minimal fuss.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
  • Showcasing this kind of innovation made the company more attractive to creative and tech-savvy talent.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • This pretty appetizer is the brain child of my friend and our Senior Food Editor Josh Miller, who is a fellow avid pool host who hates turning the oven on in the summer.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
  • And then, on the evening of May 4, Mars made a very close pass near the Beehive Star Cluster (M44), a very pretty sight as viewed through binoculars or a low-power, wide-field telescope.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 13 June 2025
Definition of pretty
Adjective
  • Akeelah and the Bee Keke Palmer shines in her stunning breakout role as spelling genius Akeelah, an 11-year-old girl from South Los Angeles with a gift for words.
    — Lesley O'Toole, Variety, 10 June 2025
  • Designed by the famed 18th-century landscape architect Capability Brown, the estate’s sprawling grounds and stunning interiors have lent their timeless elegance to countless productions.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
Definition of stunning

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