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Gorgeous

/ˈɡɔː.d͡ʒəs/ · adjective

Meaning

(of a person, sometimes endearing) Sumptuously dressed..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (of a person, sometimes endearing) Sumptuously dressed.
  2. (of a person or place, sometimes endearing) Very beautiful.
  3. (rare) Very enjoyable, pleasant, tasty, etc.

Example Sentences

Two or three of them wore polished silk hats, elaborate shirt-fronts, diamond breastpins, kid gloves, and patent-leather boots...The others were more or less loosely clad...One of the gorgeous ones remarked...
All the contest judges agreed that Brigitt was absolutely gorgeous.
The sunsets in Hawaii are gorgeous.
Carmiesha "Lil' Muddah" Vernoy had been with me since back in the day. She was more than a dime piece. She was drop-dead gorgeous and had the best pussy in the world.
Hummus is absolutely gorgeous.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does gorgeous mean?

Gorgeous means (of a person, sometimes endearing) Sumptuously dressed..

What is a synonym for gorgeous?

Common synonyms include beautiful.

What is the opposite of gorgeous?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use gorgeous in a sentence?

Two or three of them wore polished silk hats, elaborate shirt-fronts, diamond breastpins, kid gloves, and patent-leather boots...The others were more or less loosely clad...One of the gorgeous ones remarked...

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