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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 Fortunately, Amazon’s having an end-of-season home sale, which is currently chock-full of outlet discounts on gorgeous area rugs that add color, warmth, and texture to your space. Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025 These pin boards and framed photographs were so gorgeous and elaborate, but of course, they are not seen once on screen. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025 There are many gorgeous airports all across the world. Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025 German Channel is a famed site for reliable manta sightings, and Ulong Channel has gorgeous walls of lettuce corals lining a sandy channel and a conveyor belt of marine life passing through. Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gorgeous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gorgeous
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  • Derek commented that the dance was beautiful to watch and called her a breath of fresh air.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Throughout the colorful pages, each of the beautiful homes are featured along with family members.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
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  • Olivier Rousteing‘s office high atop Balmain headquarters is rich in windows — offering lovely breezes and panoramic views of Paris rooftops — but rather poor on wall space for hanging pictures.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The easy route takes visitors along a disused rail line for a gentle jaunt in one of the Pacific Northwest's loveliest regions.
    Stacey Lastoe, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Start with something easy, like a fridge magnet, tiny illustration, or cute DIY bookmark.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
  • In the song, JJ and his friends dress up in doctor, pirate, and more cute costumes.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 19 Sep. 2025
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  • And part of it was that face, the sort of Adonis-like mug that tips the scales from handsome to outright pretty.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Being Birkin’s partner was an ego boost for Gainsbourg, who had never been conventionally handsome and whose heavy drinking and smoking had aged him prematurely.
    Anahid Nersessian, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
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  • Those batteries will then lead to cost, weight and material savings, creating an attractive selection of affordable, efficient new-energy vehicles, reported New Atlas.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2025
  • While the heat of a laptop is attractive, the bigger draw is the familiar scent left behind by their owner.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
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  • This may seem trivial, but Brümate’s coolers almost look too pretty to knock around, and indeed dropping them on my driveway did create some scuffs that took away from the overall sleek aesthetic.
    Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
  • This pretty queen quilt bedding set from Great Bay Home is 90 inches x 90 inches and comes with two shams that are 20 inches x 26 inches.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
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  • As well as capturing a stunning shot of the Milky Way.
    Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The same day, the company announced a stunning reversal, shutting down the rebrand and retaining its original branding.
    Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025

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“Gorgeous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gorgeous. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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