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gor·geous (gôr′jəs)
adjective
- brilliantly showy; magnificent or sumptuous; splendid
- Informal beautiful, wonderful, delightful, etc.: a generalized term of approval
Etymology: ME gorgeouse, altered < OFr gorgias, beautiful, glorious, ? akin to gorgiere, ruff for the neck < gorge: see gorge
Related Forms:
- gorgeously gor′·geously adverb
- gorgeousness gor′·geous·ness noun
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