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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 If your business relies on one big client who accounts for 60% of your income, that’s a huge risk for buyers, even if your branding is gorgeous and your marketing is optimized. Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 Ukiyo-e Edition, a jaw-droppingly gorgeous laptop that incorporates traditional Japanese artistry into the company’s line of content-creator and business laptops. John Burek, PC Magazine, 28 May 2025 These are about as high as the Woolworth building, being 625 feet up, and the view, particularly at night, is gorgeous. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025 The prize ceremony marked the end of two weeks of celebrating the best in world cinema from one of the most gorgeous places on Earth, events most of us could only watch from environs far less glamorous than Cannes’ La Croisette. Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo, Footwear News, 26 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for gorgeous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gorgeous
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  • Their beautiful bi-level home is hidden on a backstreet in Palermo.
    Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
  • In the back of The Testaments is a beautiful dedication to me and some of the cast members.
    Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
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  • Why the lovely Mehri falls for such a loser — Hamid is one of the least charming grooms in recent memory — can only by explained by the lack of options available to her.
    Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
  • The scoring sequence followed a lovely Bobrovsky save on a shorthanded odd-man rush — the Cats firing on all cylinders.
    Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
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  • The knotted fabric straps have an elevated look, making these cute enough to wear with your favorite sundresses and skirts.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
  • In addition to pool and beach looks, these slides look cute with baggy jeans and graphic tank tops, flowy midi dresses, and two-piece linen sets.
    Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 28 May 2025
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  • Here the handsome yellow and gray Palazzo del Capitolo building is close to Jana’s Café, where tank topped and tattooed visitors sipped rather than chugged espressos.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
  • These escapades are set in 1950 and have a handsome vintage color palette of white, gray, green, metal and wood.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
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  • People in these jobs generally manage the practical logistics of trying to create workplaces that are more welcoming for all employees — and more attractive to a broader pool of qualified candidates.
    Maria Aspan, NPR, 27 May 2025
  • This off-season, the Parks Department even made an effort to spruce up its lifeguard stations, repainting and adding amenities like fridges and microwaves, to make the job more attractive and comfortable.
    Alyce McFadden, New York Times, 25 May 2025
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  • There’s an oppressive summer heat wave and he’s confined to his apartment, with the occasional visit of his middle-aged nurse, Stella (Thelma Ritter) and his pretty socialite girlfriend, Lisa (Grace Kelly).
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
  • His record isn't pretty, but that's due to a lack of run support.
    Drew VonScio, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
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  • Even more stunning is that every one of us is unique and different.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • Ahead of its launch on Prime Video on June 12, The Traitors India has unveiled its look, with 20 players attempting to identify the betrayers among them at the stunning Suryagarh Palace in Rajasthan.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 May 2025

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“Gorgeous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gorgeous. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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