gorgeousness

gor·geous

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [gawr-juh s]
- /ˈgɔr dʒəs/
- /ˈgɔːʤəsnəs /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gawr-juh s]
- /ˈgɔr dʒəs/

Definitions of gorgeousness word

adjective gorgeousness splendid or sumptuous in appearance, coloring, etc.; magnificent: a gorgeous gown; a gorgeous sunset. 1
adjective gorgeousness Informal. extremely good, enjoyable, or pleasant: I had a gorgeous time. 1
noun gorgeousness The characteristic or quality of being gorgeous. 1

See all 3 definitions of gorgeousness

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Origin of gorgeousness

First appearance:

before 1490

One of the 26% oldest English words

1490-1500; earlier gorgeouse < Old French gorgias fashionable, elegant (< ?); see -ous

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Parts of speech for Gorgeousness

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Gorgeousness

gorgeousness 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 68% 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.

gorgeousness usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for gorgeousness

noun gorgeousness

brilliance — great brightness; radiance
brilliancy — an instance of brilliance: the brilliancies of Congreve's wit.
glamour — the quality of fascinating, alluring, or attracting, especially by a combination of charm and good looks.
glory — very great praise, honor, or distinction bestowed by common consent; renown: to win glory on the field of battle.
magnificence — the quality or state of being magnificent; splendor; grandeur; sublimity: the magnificence of snow-covered mountains; the magnificence of his achievements.

All 18 Synonyms of gorgeousness

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