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

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But tech journalist Kara Swisher argues its "gorgeous marketing" helped catapult it into the mainstream.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

For more than 25 years, under the name Harriet Tubman, Messrs. Ross, Gibbs and Lewis have crafted a gorgeous balance of bombast and repose, and a distinctive approach to trio interplay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

“It has gorgeous views, huge bedrooms, perfect for someone who wants to entertain outside,” says Wilkinson.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

They’re also often in gorgeous locales, so visitors can combine unregulated therapies with a stay at a luxury hotel and days spent on white-sand beaches.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Just as I bit into the crisp chocolate shell, a gorgeous guy walked into the classroom.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

gorgeous

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