gorgeous
Translation
gorgeous, beautiful, magnificent
Examples
What a gorgeous dress!
What a gorgeous dress!
The weather was absolutely gorgeous.
The weather was absolutely gorgeous.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) is gorgeous to be very beautiful or attractive That view is gorgeous.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beautiful, stunning, magnificent; Antonyms: plain, ugly, hideous
Etymology
From Old French 'gorgias' (elegant), related to 'gorge' (throat), perhaps from elaborate neckwear.
Memory Tips
Think of something so beautiful it makes your jaw drop, like looking down a beautiful 'gorge' (canyon).