Gorgeous — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈgȯr-jəs/ gor·geous

Meaning & Definition of Gorgeous

Gorgeous (adjective)

  1. splendidly or showily brilliant or magnificent
  2. very attractive
  3. very pleasant or delightful

Gorgeous (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. very pleasing to look at

    "sunsets in Hawaii are just gorgeous"

    similar: aesthetic, attractive, beauteous, beautiful, bonny (chiefly British), comely, cute, drop-dead, fair, fetching, good, good-looking, goodly, handsome, knockout, likely, lovely, lovesome, pretty, ravishing, seemly, sightly, stunning, taking, well-favored
    related: alluring, appealing, charming, cunning, delightful, engaging, fascinating, glamorous, prepossessing, elegant, exquisite, glorious, Junoesque, magnificent, resplendent, splendid, statuesque, sublime, superb, flawless, perfect, radiant, dainty, delicate, personable, pleasant, presentable, chocolate-box, prettyish, desirable, dishy, dollish, foxy, hot, luscious, nubile, pulchritudinous, seductive, sexy, toothsome, hunky, studly (slang), arresting, eye-catching, flamboyant, flashy, glossy, showstopping, showy, slick, snazzy, splashy, striking, zingy, photogenic, telegenic
    opposite: grotesque, hideous, homely, ill-favored, plain, ugly, unaesthetic, unattractive, unbeautiful, uncomely, uncute, unhandsome, unlovely, unpleasing, unpretty, unsightly
    near: abhorrent, abominable, bad, disagreeable, disgusting, dreadful, foul, frightful, ghastly, horrible, loathsome, nasty, nauseating, objectionable, offensive, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, shocking, sickening, terrible, vile, unappealing, unappetizing, unimposing, unpleasant, unprepossessing, frumpish, frumpy, unbecoming, unshapely

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Gorgeous

The most common words with a similar meaning to Gorgeous:

Chiefly British: bonny
aesthetic, attractive, beauteous, beautiful, comely, cute, drop-dead, fair, fetching, good, good-looking, goodly, handsome, knockout, likely, lovely, lovesome, pretty, ravishing, seemly, sightly, stunning, taking, well-favored

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Gorgeous

Words with the opposite meaning of Gorgeous:

grotesque, hideous, homely, ill-favored, plain, ugly, unaesthetic, unattractive, unbeautiful, uncomely, uncute, unhandsome, unlovely, unpleasing, unpretty, unsightly

Related Words for Gorgeous

alluring, appealing, charming, cunning, delightful, engaging, fascinating, glamorous, prepossessing, elegant, exquisite, glorious, Junoesque, magnificent, resplendent, splendid, statuesque, sublime, superb, flawless, perfect, radiant, dainty, delicate, personable, pleasant, presentable, chocolate-box, prettyish, desirable

Near Antonyms of Gorgeous

abhorrent, abominable, bad, disagreeable, disgusting, dreadful, foul, frightful, ghastly, horrible, loathsome, nasty, nauseating, objectionable, offensive, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, shocking, sickening, terrible, vile, unappealing, unappetizing, unimposing, unpleasant, unprepossessing, frumpish, frumpy

Word Forms of Gorgeous

Derived words: gorgeously (adverb), gorgeousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Gorgeous

Middle English gorgeouse, from Middle French gorgias elegant, perhaps from gorgias wimple, from gorge throat

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Gorgeous

Frequently Asked Questions about Gorgeous

What does "Gorgeous" mean?

"Gorgeous" means splendidly or showily brilliant or magnificent. As an adjective, it is defined as: splendidly or showily brilliant or magnificent.

What is another word for "Gorgeous"?

Other words for "Gorgeous" include aesthetic, attractive, beauteous, beautiful, bonny, comely, cute and drop-dead. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Gorgeous" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Gorgeous"?

There are 81 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Gorgeous". Common alternatives include aesthetic, attractive, beauteous, beautiful, bonny, comely, cute, drop-dead, fair and fetching.

What is the opposite of "Gorgeous"?

Antonyms of "Gorgeous" include grotesque, hideous, homely, ill-favored, plain, ugly, unaesthetic and unattractive. Near antonyms include abhorrent, abominable, bad and disagreeable.

How do you use "Gorgeous" in a sentence?

Examples of "Gorgeous" in a sentence: "sunsets in Hawaii are just gorgeous".

Is "Gorgeous" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Gorgeous" is an adjective.

Is "Gorgeous" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Gorgeous" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Gorgeous"?

"Gorgeous" is pronounced /ˈgȯr-jəs/ and divided into syllables as gor·geous.