Gorgeous
/ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
Definitions
2 meaningsExtremely attractive or beautiful; causing delight or admiration.
/ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
Extremely attractive or beautiful; delightful
The bride looked gorgeous in her wedding dress.
💡 Simply: Imagine you see something so pretty, like a rainbow or a super cool toy. Gorgeous means it’s amazing and makes you happy just to look at it! It’s like saying “Wow!”
👶 For kids: Very, very pretty or beautiful.
More Examples
The weather was gorgeous all weekend.
They had a gorgeous view from their hotel room.
The cake was decorated in a gorgeous way.
How It's Used
"The sunset was absolutely gorgeous."
"She wore a gorgeous dress to the party."
"He thought she was gorgeous."
Exceptionally pleasant or delightful.
/ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
Very pleasant or delightful.
We had a gorgeous day at the beach, the weather was perfect.
💡 Simply: When something is gorgeous, it doesn't just look good, it *feels* good too! Like a really fun day at the park or a super yummy treat.
👶 For kids: Something that makes you feel really happy and excited.
More Examples
The new restaurant has a gorgeous atmosphere and the food is delicious.
How It's Used
"They had a gorgeous time at the concert."
"The vacation was gorgeous from beginning to end."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
gorgeous weather
Describing beautiful, sunny, and enjoyable weather.
"We're having gorgeous weather this week, perfect for a picnic."
From Old French *gorgias* meaning 'elegant, showy,' from *gorge* meaning 'throat, neck,' and possibly originally related to the decoration worn around the neck. The meaning evolved to encompass beauty and splendor.
The word 'gorgeous' has been used since the 14th century to describe things that are splendid or attractive. Its meaning has evolved over time, but it has always carried a connotation of high quality and visual appeal.
Memory tip
Think of a 'gorgeous' garden filled with beautiful flowers and butterflies to remember how lovely the word is.
Word Origin
"Elegant, showy, adorned"