Gorgeous
What it means
Strikingly beautiful or attractive.
Reach for it when giving enthusiastic praise to appearance, design, weather, or sensory experience
The restored ceiling looks gorgeous in the late afternoon light.
Words to choose between 8
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playful
Fits when soft, romantic visual appeal is intended
Careful Dreamy can imply vagueness and does not fit crisp or powerful design.
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everyday
Fits when sincere visual praise should stay broad and natural
Careful Beautiful is less exuberant and less fashion-forward than gorgeous.
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everyday
Fits when the appearance creates immediate dramatic impact
Careful Stunning can sound exaggerated when beauty is quiet or familiar.
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warm
Fits when the compliment should feel gentle and affectionate
Careful Lovely is softer and may understate spectacular appearance.
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professional
Fits when style, polish, and aspirational excitement create the appeal
Careful A natural landscape can be gorgeous without being glamorous.
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formal
Fits when appearance or quality merits polished approval
Careful The word can sound dated in an informal style caption.
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literary
Fits when scale or beauty produces awe
Careful It is too strong for a pleasant outfit or small decoration.
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literary
Fits when fine detail and delicate workmanship deserve emphasis
Careful Exquisite does not fit bold, rugged beauty as naturally.
Opposites 3
- ugly
- unattractive
- drab
Common phrases 3
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gorgeous view
A gorgeous view opens beyond the last bend in the path.
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look gorgeous
The hand-painted signs look gorgeous against the dark brick.
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gorgeous color
A gorgeous color emerged when the clay dried.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Dvortygirl, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Updated