adjective
gorgeous
GOR-jus/ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
Extremely beautiful or pleasing.
The peacock displays a gorgeous fan of colored feathers.
Etymology
French gorgias meant “elegant” or “fashionable.” English first used gorgeous for splendid, richly adorned clothing before broadening it to striking beauty; the French word’s deeper origin is uncertain.
In context
These shady, gorgeous, beautiful trees - they are part of our culture.
More examples
- The garden was gorgeous after the rain.
- She wore a gorgeous embroidered jacket.
- They watched a gorgeous sunset.
Forms
gorgeous
gorgeously adverb — In an exceptionally beautiful way.
Similar words
- beautiful
- The general term for strong aesthetic appeal.
- stunning
- Suggests beauty or impact that causes astonishment.