Synonyms for gorgeous


Grammar : Adj
Spell : gawr-juhs
Phonetic Transcription : ˈgɔr dʒəs

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Définition of gorgeous

Origin :
  • late 15c., "splendid, showy" (of clothing), from Middle French gorgias "elegant, fashionable," of unknown origin; perhaps literally "necklace" (and thus "fond of jewelry"), from Old French gorge "bosom, throat," also "something adorning the throat." A connection to the Greek proper name Gorgias (supposedly in reference to a notorious sophist) also has been proposed. Related: Gorgeousness.
  • adj beautiful, magnificent
Example sentences :
  • He found Boabdil in one of the most gorgeous halls of his gorgeous palace.
  • Extract from : « Leila, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • The walls were hung with stuffs of gorgeous colouring and elaborate design.
  • Extract from : « Calderon The Courtier » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • She only replied by bending her knee upon the gorgeous cushion before her.
  • Extract from : « Theresa Marchmont » by Mrs Charles Gore
  • The play has been staged with magnificent cast and gorgeous properties.
  • Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole
  • Staged this season with magnificent cast and gorgeous properties.
  • Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole
  • He considers his own future very good and gorgeous, of course.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 4, April 23, 1870 » by Various
  • Orient, gorgeous, and flushed with color and light, like the morning!
  • Extract from : « Poems » by William D. Howells
  • He received visitors in the hall, wearing a gorgeous livery.
  • Extract from : « A Zola Dictionary » by J. G. Patterson
  • To eyes ignorant of its horror it would have been an amazing and gorgeous sight.
  • Extract from : « The Floating Island of Madness » by Jason Kirby
  • What has Sir Walter done for Scotland, to deserve so gorgeous a monument?
  • Extract from : « Leading Articles on Various Subjects » by Hugh Miller

Antonyms for gorgeous

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