Definitions

gorgeous

[gawr-juhs] / ˈgɔr dʒəs /

ADJECTIVE

beautiful, magnificent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attractive bright brilliant colorful dazzling delightful elegant exquisite glorious good-looking handsome impressive lavish lovely luxurious opulent pleasing ravishing splendid stunning sublime sumptuous superb

WEAK

beaut centerfold dream drop-dead easy on the eyes enjoyable fine flamboyant foxy gaudy glittering grand imposing knockout lulu luxuriant ostentatious plush pulchritudinous resplendent showy splendiferous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

awful bad crude dark depressed drab dreary dull homely horrible inferior insignificant normal ordinary poor second-rate small stupid typical ugly unattractive unaware unhappy unintelligent

WEAK

undesirable

Example Sentences

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In one post dated from 2013, he is described as "Gorgeous George".

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Gorgeous wall sconces that flank the theater’s interiors were covered in rust from the leaking roof, until Jerry scrubbed them all clean by hand.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

Other fans weren't impressed with the Gorgeous singer's wardrobe, as one asked: "No outfit changes this era too...?"

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

Gucci’s Flora Gorgeous Orchid Eau De Parfum is the latest fragrance release from the Italian house, with a campaign featuring Miley Cyrus under the direction of creative director Sabato De Sarno.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2024

"Gorgeous," Mrs. Wexler replied, clutching her husband's arm as her high heels wobbled in the deep plush pile.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

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