Meaning & use

gorgeous

adjective·Everyday

Extremely beautiful or attractive; strikingly pleasing to look at.

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The bride wore a gorgeous gown covered in delicate lace.

We watched a gorgeous sunset paint the sky orange and pink.

A note on using this word

Gorgeous is stronger and more emphatic than 'pretty' and is common in informal, enthusiastic speech.

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