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gorgeous

B1
adjective

Pronunciation

UK

  • /ɡˈɔːdʒəs/

US

  • /ˈɡɔrdʒəs/

Description

"Gorgeous" is not just another way to say "pretty." It is used for beauty that feels strong, rich, and hard to ignore. You might use it for a person, a sunset, a garden, a dress, a room, or even music that feels deeply moving. It often suggests more color, style, or charm than the word "beautiful." A single flower can be beautiful, but a whole field glowing in the late afternoon light can feel gorgeous.

Examples

  1. 1

    Compliment

    You look gorgeous in that blue dress.

  2. 2

    Flattering color

    That color looks gorgeous on you.

    • Pattern

      looks gorgeous on + person

      makes that person look very good

  3. 3

    Scenery

    The view from the trail was gorgeous at sunset.

  4. 4

    Home design

    Their new apartment is small, but the kitchen is gorgeous.

  5. 5

    Food appearance

    This cake is almost too gorgeous to cut.

  6. 6

    Weather

    We got lucky and had gorgeous weather all weekend.

  7. 7

    Music

    The film is slow at first, but the music is gorgeous.

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Main spelling

  • gorgeousadjective