Gorgeous: Definition, Usage & Examples

Meaning 1：extremely beautiful (gorgeous)

gorgeous 🔊

/ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/

adj.

extremely beautiful and very attractive, often in a way that makes you stop and look.

Gorgeous meaning illustrated by a model in a stunning golden gown on the red carpet.

extremely beautiful 🔊

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/ɪkˈstriːmli ˈbjuːtəf(ə)l/

adj.

Describes something or someone that is stunningly beautiful, often in a way that is visually impressive and captivating.

📁 Category：Fashion Trends 🔖 Level：Primary

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old French 'gorgias' (elegant, fine), possibly from 'gorge' (throat).

💡 Mnemonic

GORGEOUS sounds like 'gorge us' — beauty so deep it could swallow you whole.

📖 Example

She wore a gorgeous evening gown to the party, and everyone complimented her. 🔊 Her choice of attire for the party was an exceptionally beautiful evening dress, which garnered many compliments.

🔗 Collocations

gorgeous view – a spectacularly beautiful landscape or scene

gorgeous weather – pleasantly beautiful and sunny weather

gorgeous dress – an extremely beautiful and stylish piece of clothing

🔄 Synonyms

stunning (adj.) – so impressive or beautiful as to cause astonishment

beautiful (adj.) – pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically

ravishing (adj.) – causing great delight or enchanting

🚫 Antonyms

ugly (adj.) – unpleasant or repulsive in appearance

plain (adj.) – not beautiful or attractive; simple

unattractive (adj.) – not pleasing or appealing to look at

🌱 Derivatives

gorgeously (adv.) – in an extremely beautiful manner

📖 Cultural Story

Historically used to describe extravagant dress or ornamentation (14th c.). Today, it's a staple of fashion commentary and luxury advertising, frequently used to describe stunning red-carpet looks or spectacular natural scenery.