gorgeous

The definition of gorgeous is something that is very beautiful and pleasing to the eye.

(adjective)

An example of gorgeous is a huge bouquet of flowers.

See gorgeous in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Origin: ME gorgeouse, altered < OFr gorgias, beautiful, glorious, ? akin to gorgiere, ruff for the neck < gorge: see gorge

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See gorgeous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

a. Dazzlingly beautiful or magnificent: wore a gorgeous Victorian gown.
b. Characterized by magnificence or virtuosic brilliance: the pianist's gorgeous technique.
Informal Wonderful; delightful.

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Origin: Middle English gorgeouse

Origin: , probably from Old French gorgias, jewelry-loving, elegant

Origin: , from gorge, throat; see gorge

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