gorgeous — very beautiful and attractive; magnificent
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very beautiful and attractive; magnificent
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks he's gorgeous when he sits in front of the mirror for hours.
- The sunset over the ocean was absolutely gorgeous.
- He spent three hours getting ready and declared himself 'gorgeous' to his reflection.
gorgeous
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/]
very beautiful and attractive; magnificent
The gorgeous sunset over the cliffs left every traveler speechless.
Through porous walls so gorgeous, rises the heavenly chorus!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'gorgeus' or 'gorge' meaning 'throat' or 'neck', ultimately derived from Latin 'gurges' meaning 'whirlpool' or 'abyss'. The word evolved to describe richly colored fabrics and ornate dress, particularly those with high necklines, eventually generalizing to mean beautiful and magnificent.
Breakdown
gorge (throat/neck, from Old French) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'full of') = gorgeous (full of magnificence/beauty)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks he's gorgeous when he sits in front of the mirror for hours.”
“The sunset over the ocean was absolutely gorgeous.”
“He spent three hours getting ready and declared himself 'gorgeous' to his reflection.”
“The bride looked gorgeous on her special day.”
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