Gorgeous
adj.joyful, energeticeveryday
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.
Choose between these
8- playful
soft, romantic visual appeal is intended
not when Dreamy can imply vagueness and does not fit crisp or powerful design.
- everyday
sincere visual praise should stay broad and natural
not when Beautiful is less exuberant and less fashion-forward than gorgeous.
- everyday
the appearance creates immediate dramatic impact
not when Stunning can sound exaggerated when beauty is quiet or familiar.
- warm
the compliment should feel gentle and affectionate
not when Lovely is softer and may understate spectacular appearance.
- professional
style, polish, and aspirational excitement create the appeal
not when A natural landscape can be gorgeous without being glamorous.
- formal
appearance or quality merits polished approval
not when The word can sound dated in an informal style caption.
- literary
scale or beauty produces awe
not when It is too strong for a pleasant outfit or small decoration.
- literary
fine detail and delicate workmanship deserve emphasis
not when Exquisite does not fit bold, rugged beauty as naturally.
Said against
3- ugly
- unattractive
- drab
It naturally appears in
3- gorgeous view
A gorgeous view opens beyond the last bend in the path.
- look gorgeous
The hand-painted signs look gorgeous against the dark brick.
- gorgeous color
A gorgeous color emerged when the clay dried.
Where this comes from
- wiktionary, English adjective sense: very beautiful or attractive opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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