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- [gawr-juh s]
- /ˈgɔr dʒəs/
- /ˈɡɔː.dʒəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gawr-juh s]
- /ˈgɔr dʒəs/
Definitions of gorgeously word
- adjective gorgeously splendid or sumptuous in appearance, coloring, etc.; magnificent: a gorgeous gown; a gorgeous sunset. 1
- adjective gorgeously Informal. extremely good, enjoyable, or pleasant: I had a gorgeous time. 1
- noun gorgeously In a gorgeous manner. 1
- adverb gorgeously very pleasantly 1
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Origin of gorgeously
First appearance:
before 1490 One of the 26% oldest English words
1490-1500; earlier gorgeouse < Old French gorgias fashionable, elegant (< ?); see -ous
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Gorgeously
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gorgeously popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
gorgeously usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gorgeously
adv gorgeously
- handsomely — in a handsome manner; pleasingly; successfully.
- gracefully — characterized by elegance or beauty of form, manner, movement, or speech; elegant: a graceful dancer; a graceful reply.
- splendidly — gorgeous; magnificent; sumptuous. Synonyms: luxurious, dazzling, imposing. Antonyms: squalid.
- wonderfully — excellent; great; marvelous: We all had a wonderful weekend.
- magnificently — making a splendid appearance or show; of exceptional beauty, size, etc.: a magnificent cathedral; magnificent scenery.
adverb gorgeously
- elegantly — Gracefully, smoothly, and swiftly; with supreme style.
- stunningly — causing, capable of causing, or liable to cause astonishment, bewilderment, or a loss of consciousness or strength: a stunning blow.
- exquisitely — In an exquisite manner.
- delectably — delightful; highly pleasing; enjoyable: a delectable witticism.
- charmingly — In a charming manner.
Antonyms for gorgeously
adv gorgeously
- poorly — in a poor manner or way: The team played poorly.
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