GORGEOUS


Meaning of GORGEOUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ gɔ:(r)dʒəs ]

1.

If you say that something is gorgeous , you mean that it gives you a lot of pleasure or is very attractive. ( INFORMAL )

...gorgeous mountain scenery...

It’s a gorgeous day...

Some of the Renaissance buildings are gorgeous.

= beautiful

ADJ

• gor‧geous‧ly

She has a gorgeously warm speaking voice.

ADV : ADV adj / -ed

2.

If you describe someone as gorgeous , you mean that you find them very sexually attractive. ( INFORMAL )

The cosmetics industry uses gorgeous women to sell its skincare products...

All the girls in my house are mad about Ryan, they think he’s gorgeous.

ADJ

3.

If you describe things such as clothes and colours as gorgeous , you mean they are bright, rich, and impressive.

...a red-haired man in the gorgeous uniform of a Marshal of the Empire.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

• gor‧geous‧ly

...gorgeously embroidered clothing.

ADV : ADV adj / -ed

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