GORGEOUS


Meaning of GORGEOUS in English

— gorgeously , adv. — gorgeousness , n.

/gawr"jeuhs/ , adj.

1. splendid or sumptuous in appearance, coloring, etc.; magnificent: a gorgeous gown; a gorgeous sunset.

2. Informal. extremely good, enjoyable, or pleasant: I had a gorgeous time.

[ 1490-1500; earlier gorgeouse gorgias fashionable, elegant ( ]

Syn. 1. rich, superb, grand; brilliant, resplendent, glittering, dazzling. See magnificent .

Ant. 1. poor, plain.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .