Definitions for gorgeous
ˈgɔr dʒəsgor·geous

Princeton's WordNet(4.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. gorgeous(adj)

   dazzlingly beautiful

   "a gorgeous Victorian gown"

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1. gorgeous(Adjective)

   very beautiful.

   Etymology: From Early Modern English gorgious, gorgeouse, from gorgias, from gourgias, gorgias, of uncertain formation, but apparently connected with gorgias, from gorge; see gorge. Sense evolution was probably that of "swelling of the throat or bosom due to pride, bridling up" to "assume an air of importance, flaunting".

2. gorgeous(Adjective)

   Very enjoyable, pleasant, tasty etc.

   Israeli hummus is absolutely gorgeous.

   Etymology: From Early Modern English gorgious, gorgeouse, from gorgias, from gourgias, gorgias, of uncertain formation, but apparently connected with gorgias, from gorge; see gorge. Sense evolution was probably that of "swelling of the throat or bosom due to pride, bridling up" to "assume an air of importance, flaunting".

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1. Gorgeous(noun)

   imposing through splendid or various colors; showy; fine; magnificent

   Etymology: [OF. gorgias beautiful, glorious, vain, luxurious; cf. OF. gorgias ruff, neck handkerchief, and F. gorge throat, and se pengorger to assume airs. Cf. Gorge, n.]

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1. Gorgeous

   Gorgeous is a 1999 Hong Kong comedy film written and directed by Vincent Kok, and also written and produced by Jackie Chan, and starring Chan, Shu Qi, Tony Leung and Emil Chau.

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1. Gorgeous

   gor′jus, adj. showy: splendid: magnificent.—adv. Gor′geously.—n. Gor′geousness. [O. Fr. gorgias, gaudy—gorgias, a ruff—gorge, the throat.]

British National Corpus

1. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'gorgeous' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3160

How to pronounce gorgeous?

1. Alex

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   Daniel

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   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of gorgeous in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of gorgeous in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of gorgeous in a Sentence

1. Jonathan Van Ness:

   I can not wait to roll up our gorgeous little gay sleeves and get this ball rolling.

2. Emeasoba George:

   Happiness/cheerfulness/lovefulness gives rise to youthful/gorgeous look/appearance. But, the reverse is the case with unhappiness/uncheerfulness/hatefulness i.e. you should be happy/cheerful/loveful always. For, it really pays.

3. Arthur C. Clarke:

   Before you become too entranced with gorgeous gadgets and mesmerizing video displays, let me remind you that information is not knowledge, knowledge is not wisdom, and wisdom is not foresight. Each grows out of the other, and we need them all.

4. Judith Smith:

   She's a gorgeous dancer. She's got beautiful lines. ... I was just really taken with her.

5. Helen Perry:

   [ I had ] 60 hours in a lovely cabin with a gorgeous view … best sick bed I've ever stayed in, i enjoyed Helen Perry enormously in spite of it.

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