Word
Definitions
01very beautiful
B1 · Intermediate
adj. extremely beautiful or attractive to look at.
adj. characterised by striking beauty or physical attractiveness. Often used as a high-intensity synonym for 'pretty' or 'handsome'.
“You look gorgeous in that red dress you bought for the wedding.”
“The bride looked absolutely gorgeous as she walked down the aisle, her lace veil catching the soft morning light.”
Pitfall
The weather is very gorgeous today.
The weather is absolutely gorgeous today.
Since 'gorgeous' is a non-gradable (extreme) adjective, use 'absolutely' or 'completely' instead of 'very'.
02very pleasant
B1 · Intermediate
adj. very enjoyable or pleasant, often used to describe weather or food.
adj. highly enjoyable or satisfying in a sensory or experiential way. Frequently collocates with 'weather', 'meal', or 'day'.
“We had a gorgeous dinner at that new Italian restaurant by the park.”
“After a week of heavy rain, the weekend brought gorgeous sunshine that encouraged everyone to head to the coast.”
Synonyms
03richly decorated
C1 · Advanced Literary
adj. having rich, bright colours or expensive decorations.
adj. characterised by magnificent or sumptuously ornate decoration. This sense leans toward the word's etymological roots in luxury and display.
日本語:豪華※
“The palace rooms were filled with gorgeous silk tapestries and gold statues.”
“The cathedral was adorned with gorgeous frescoes that depicted the history of the city in vibrant, gilded detail.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “gorgeous” in context.
Verb
01. look gorgeous
“You look gorgeous in that shade of blue!”
verb + adj
Adjective
02. gorgeous sunset
“They sat on the balcony and watched a gorgeous sunset over the ocean.”
adj + noun
03. gorgeous to look at
“The hand-painted ceramic tiles are truly gorgeous to look at.”
adj + infinitive
04. gorgeous weather
“We spent the entire afternoon at the beach enjoying the gorgeous weather.”
adj + noun
Adverb
05. absolutely gorgeous
“The bride looked absolutely gorgeous in her silk wedding gown.”
adv + adj
06. drop-dead gorgeous
“Everyone stopped and stared when the drop-dead gorgeous model walked into the room.”
adv + adj
07. simply gorgeous
“The view from the top of the mountain was simply gorgeous.”
adv + adj
Real-World Examples
“The young mum spent nine months with her baby - a beautiful boy with "gorgeous wee black hair" - before he was taken from her.” “The electronic gates slide open to reveal a gorgeous Portuguese villa, a swimming pool and a beansprout of a man.” Etymology
From Middle English gorgeouse, a borrowing from Middle French gorgias (“elegant, fashionable”), from Old French gourgias, gorgias (“gorgeous, gaudy, flaunting, gallant, fine”), of uncertain origin, but apparently connected with Old French gorgias (“a gorget, ruffle for the neck”), from Old French gorge (“bosom, throat”). See gorge. Semantic evolution probably akin to "swelling of the throat or bosom due to pride, bridling up" to "assume an air of importance, flaunting".
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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