ˈgȯrjəs, -ȯ(ə)j- adjective
Etymology: alteration (influenced by -ous ) of Middle English gorgayse, from Middle French gorgias elegant, fond of dress, from gorgias neckerchief, wimple, from gorge throat — more at gorge
1.
a. : dressed in splendid or vivid colors : resplendently beautiful : magnificent , showy
gorgeous in the robes of worldwide academic distinction — R.M.Lovett
the costumes were gorgeous enough to be put into museums — Mollie Panter-Downes
b. : characterized by brilliance or magnificence of any kind : dazzling, flamboyant , resplendent , colorful
related several stories of the gorgeous past — Elinor Wylie
poetry … of weighted phrase and gorgeous adjective — Edith Hamilton
often they believed their own gorgeous lies — Russell Lord
2. : supremely good or delightful : terrific , splendid , superb
really gorgeous — a great human book — H.J.Laski
a gorgeous meal
had a gorgeous time
Synonyms: see splendid