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Gorgeous

UK /["/ˈɡɔːdʒəs/"]/US /["/ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/"]/

Definition

very beautiful and attractive; giving great pleasure

In simple words: very beautiful or attractive

Examples

  • a gorgeous girl/man
  • a gorgeous view
  • gorgeous weather *(= warm and with a lot of sun)*
  • You **look gorgeous**!
  • It was **absolutely gorgeous**.
  • a drop-dead gorgeous Hollywood icon
  • He's got gorgeous eyes.
  • He's just started going out with this really gorgeous girl.
  • exotic birds with feathers of gorgeous colours

Usage notes

Use 'gorgeous' to describe people, places, or things that are stunningly beautiful. Avoid using it in overly technical or formal contexts; it's more suitable for everyday conversations or creative descriptions.

Grammar pattern

gorgeous + noun

Memory hint

Sounds like 'gorge us' — picture a scenic view that makes you want to eat it all up because it's so beautiful.

Collocations

  • be
  • look
  • sound
  • really
  • absolutely
  • drop-dead

Synonyms

  • lovely

Antonyms

  • ugly
  • unattractive

Common mistakes

  • Confusing with 'delicious' for food—'gorgeous' should describe beauty.
  • Using 'gorgeous' for negative or unpleasant contexts—it's meant for positive descriptions.
  • Mispronouncing it as 'gor-jus' instead of 'gor-juhs'.