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a gorgeous day
a beautiful day
a perfect day
a glorious day
a lovely day
a sunny day
a gorgeous view
an incredible view
a stunning view
a scenic view
gorgeous costumes
glamorous costumes
elegant costumes
exquisite costumes
elaborate costumes
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How does the adjective gorgeous contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of gorgeous are glorious, resplendent, splendid, sublime, and superb. While all these words mean "extraordinarily or transcendently impressive," gorgeous implies a rich splendor especially in display of color.

a gorgeous red dress

Where would glorious be a reasonable alternative to gorgeous?

While in some cases nearly identical to gorgeous, glorious suggests radiance that heightens beauty or distinction.

a glorious sunset

When would resplendent be a good substitute for gorgeous?

The words resplendent and gorgeous are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, resplendent suggests a glowing or blazing splendor.

resplendent in her jewelry

When could splendid be used to replace gorgeous?

While the synonyms splendid and gorgeous are close in meaning, splendid implies outshining the usual or customary.

the wedding was a splendid occasion

When is it sensible to use sublime instead of gorgeous?

The synonyms sublime and gorgeous are sometimes interchangeable, but sublime implies an exaltation or elevation almost beyond human comprehension.

a vision of sublime beauty

When can superb be used instead of gorgeous?

Although the words superb and gorgeous have much in common, superb suggests an excellence reaching the highest conceivable degree.

her singing was superb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of gorgeous The rest of us are all going to go out and check out Washington, D.C.'s gorgeous cherry blossoms. ABC News, 30 Mar. 2025 This set of gorgeous Adirondack chairs is also on sale for its lowest price of the month. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025 With sizes available in small to XXL and six gorgeous colors, there’s an option for every style. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025 The lightweight top features light embroidery around the neckline that adds gorgeous texture, and ruffles around the sleeves are a subtle detail that elevates the shirt to the next level. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gorgeous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gorgeous
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  • Scrim's adventures were a national hit, and now they've been transformed into a beautiful picture book.
    American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
  • There are these beautiful moments of the scene kind of mirroring the real world experience of having this happen in the show.
    Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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  • Nicotiana sylvestris Sun Exposure: Dappled shade Soil Type: Organic loam Soil pH: Slightly acidic 11 of 11 Wishbone Flower Wishbone flower is a low-growing annual with lovely two-toned, two-lipped, tubular purple or pink flowers.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Armani’s Luminous Silk Concealer is a lovely example of just that.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Plus, shop cute styles for brunch with friends or date night.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
  • This cute upstairs cafe at the English Market is a great choice for tea, cakes or lunch.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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  • The actor, who died Tuesday at age 65, was movie-star handsome at 46.
    Marco della Cava, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Comments The handsome, prickly, and soulful Val Kilmer died from pneumonia on Tuesday after an 11-year struggle with throat cancer.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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  • Meanwhile, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, while sizable, have never had an NBA team and are likely less attractive options compared to San Diego.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • There is this idea that top managers would like the job because there is so much talent, plus the style and brand of football are very attractive.
    The Totally Football Show, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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  • The close-up view from here just wasn’t always pretty.
    Will Sammon, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Much like Grey’s, Pulse — which dropped its 10-episode first season on Thursday — focuses on two very pretty doctors (Willa Fitzgerald’s Danny Simms and Colin Woodell’s Xander Phillips) who become romantically entangled, complicating their jobs at a local hospital.
    Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The 34-inch OLED panel looks stunning, offering rich colors and deep blacks that make games like Returnal pop.
    Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Simone’s cover of Sara Bareilles’ Waitress heartbreaker was stunning.
    Charlie Mason, TVLine, 31 Mar. 2025

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“Gorgeous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gorgeous. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.

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