Cool MateStunning vs You're gorgeous
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Stunning
Top 2,000 (common)B2adjective
You're gorgeous
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
Most formal: Stunning
| Stunning | You're gorgeous | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈstʌnɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈstʌnɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //jʊə(r) ˈɡɔːdʒəs//🇺🇸 //jʊr ˈɡɔrdʒəs// |
| Meaning | Very beautiful or impressive. | You are very beautiful |
| Example | You look absolutely stunning! | When she walked into the room, I couldn't help but say, 'You're gorgeous!' |
| Register | Neutral | Informal |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | - |
| Part of speech | adjective | |
| Collocations | be, look, find something, really, absolutely, quite, be, look, find something, really, absolutely, quite | You're absolutely gorgeous, You're just gorgeous, You're looking gorgeous today |
| Antonyms | ugly, unattractive, dull | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'stun' vs 'stunning' where 'stun' refers to shock., Using 'stunning' for something ordinary., Misplacing in a sentence, leading to unclear meaning. | Learners may use 'your' instead of 'you're'., Confusing 'gorgeous' with 'cute', which has a different nuance., Using it in overly formal contexts. |
| Usage notes | Used to describe people, places, or things that are visually striking. More common in positive contexts. Avoid using in negative or sarcastic tones. | Commonly used in casual settings, often to compliment someone's physical appearance. Should be used with friends or in romantic contexts, as it may not be appropriate in formal situations. |
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Frequently asked questions: Stunning vs You're gorgeous
What's the difference between Stunning and You're gorgeous?
Stunning: Very beautiful or impressive. You're gorgeous: You are very beautiful
Which is more formal: Stunning and You're gorgeous?
Stunning is the most formal of these.
Can you show an example of each?
Stunning: You look absolutely stunning! You're gorgeous: When she walked into the room, I couldn't help but say, 'You're gorgeous!'
Can I use Stunning and You're gorgeous interchangeably?
Not always. Stunning and You're gorgeous are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.