gorgeous
Reach for the adjective gorgeous to describe jaw-droppingly beautiful, magnificent people or things.
Good-looking is one thing. Beautiful is another. But reserve gorgeous for the kind of looks that take your breath away. Some synonyms include resplendent, dazzling, spectacular, and splendid. We know that the word comes from Old French gorgias, meaning "elegant," but beyond that it's hard to say for sure. It might have something to do with fancy necklaces adorning the throat — la gorge in French. If calling someone gorgeous isn't enough, pack some extra punch and say "drop-dead gorgeous" instead.
-
dazzlingly beautiful“a gorgeous Victorian gown”synonyms:beautifuldelighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
- MLA
- APA
- Chicago
Vocabulary lists containing gorgeous
F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic "The Great Gatsby" is a glittering parade of parties and excess, but at its heart it is about identity and whether being wealthy in America can help you change who you really are. Here is a list of 100 great vocabulary words from the opening chapter of F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1926 novel "The Great Gatsby."
From natural wonders to works of art to people, this list has words to describe everything you love to look at. For more synonym lists, explore our Say What You Mean resources.