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 Montana West Small Crossbody RFID-blocking Cellphone Wallet $18 $16 at Amazon Double discounted to just $16 in a gorgeous emerald green shade, this feminine crossbody phone purse is equal parts fashionable accessory and functional bag. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025 Some astronauts, like Don Pettit, who recently came home from the ISS, have a knack for gorgeous orbital photography. —ArsTechnica, 22 Apr. 2025 In handheld mode, the bigger 7.9-inch screen looks gorgeous thanks to its higher 1080p resolution and use of HDR, almost good enough to forgive the shift back to LCD from OLED. —Matt Kamen, Wired News, 20 Apr. 2025 This is the year to create a gorgeous pathway through your yard or gardens. —Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 10 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
  • Set on the rugged and beautiful south Kona coast, this place of refuge was a safe haven for those who broke the kapu or sacred laws, transgressions punishable by death in old Hawaii.
    — Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
  • What technologies can be employed to make beautiful, lightweight, yet resilient gold jewelry?
    — Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Definition of beautiful
Adjective
  • In fact, Fernández and La Casa de la Playa sommelier Pavel Martínez have also curated a lovely selection of Mexican wines for the Cava, the property’s unique wine cellar which is open 24 hours for guests to peruse, taste and enjoy a bottle or glass of their choice.
    — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
  • My fellow guests were relaxed, friendly, and simply excited to be having a lovely holiday at sea.
    — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • Save on breezy skirts, cute jeans, and stretchy yoga pants that are ideal for travel.
    — Isabel Garcia, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • While there’s no doubt the videos feature cute little ones and are intended just for laughs, mental health professionals say what some parents view as harmless fun may actually be affecting children in unplanned ways.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 23 Apr. 2025
Definition of cute
Adjective
  • The Nest Learning Thermostat is a handsome, effective device, one that arguably kickstarted the smart home revolution with its simple usability and gorgeous design.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Cole is the handsome, non-committal Miami playboy who your best friend warns you about.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
Definition of handsome
Adjective
  • The vast majority of the city’s industrial jobs remained low paying, dangerous, and only attractive to the most desperate Americans until the 1940s.
    — Made by History, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
  • While sunbathing at the Beverly Hills Hotel, the actress Norma Shearer noticed an attractive young man at poolside talking on a telephone.
    — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2025
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • Today's must-shop deals ☕️ Chic kitchen upgrade: Save 33% on the prettiest Café Specialty Drip Coffee Maker that our editors love.
    — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Shoppers are flocking to airy dresses, breezy pants, pretty blouses, and more clothes.
    — Isabel Garcia, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Definition of pretty
Adjective
  • Hubble captured this dramatic event in a stunning series of images, revealing intricate dust patterns as a flash of light from the outburst expanded outward and reflected off surrounding dust clouds — a phenomenon known as a light echo.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Beautiful and stunning but very subtle at the same time.
    — Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Definition of stunning

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