gorgeous
Use Gorgeous in a sentence
dʒəs adjective
1.
splendid or sumptuous in appearance, coloring, etc.; magnificent: a gorgeous gown; a gorgeous sunset.
2.
Informal. extremely good, enjoyable, or pleasant: I had a gorgeous time.
Related forms
gor·geous·ly, adverb
gor·geous·ness, noun
Antonyms
1. poor, plain.
1. poor, plain.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | strikingly beautiful or magnificent: gorgeous array; a gorgeous girl |
| 2. | informal extremely pleasing, fine, or good: gorgeous weather |
| [C15: from Old French gorgias elegant, from gorgias wimple, from gorge; see | |
| 'gorgeously | |
| —adv | |
| 'gorgeousness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
gorgeous
c.1495, from M.Fr. gorgias "elegant, fashionable," perhaps lit. "necklace" (and thus "fond of jewelry"), from O.Fr. gorge "bosom, throat," also "something adorning the throat."
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Example sentences
Between the dynamic clouds, the gorgeous colors, and the special landscape was a beautiful scene.
The tree tops were all bright with reds and yellows, with brilliant gleaming whites and gorgeous greens.
There are the usual charming street photos, some gorgeous birds, plenty of bugs on flowers.
It's a gorgeous sight but, for the inexperienced, an intimidating one.
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