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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
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gorgeous 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 Blending sincerity with humor and heart, this twist on The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a gorgeous tribute to self-love. Barry Levitt, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025 These gorgeous plants produce clusters of rose-like blooms from early winter to spring, depending on the species. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025 Fluid performance, gorgeous and vibrant displays, and advanced multitasking software, this phone's got them! Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 11 Feb. 2025 This gorgeous 1935 convertible is a big reason why. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gorgeous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gorgeous
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  • Vanderbilt University's sprawling 340-acre campus ranks among the most beautiful college footprints in the country, according to a new review from Condé Nast Traveler.
    Adam Tamburin, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
  • The moment of Matt seeing Elektra outlined in the rain with his special senses is nothing short of beautiful.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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  • Within its pages is a lovely story of the neverending struggle between security and new technology that provides a useful backdrop to current events: in particular, the Chinese hacking of the American telecommunications infrastructure.
    David G.W. Birch, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
  • The set features a lovely pattern of yellow and teal flowers with deep sage green leaves and detailing around the edge.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
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  • Pair the bottoms with a cute bodysuit or match the top with skirts or shorts, and you're left with multiple outfits in one.
    Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
  • And the town of Brenham is filled with cute boutiques and restaurants.
    Cynthia Drake, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
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  • The handsome toddler wore a black baseball cap, blue and burgundy vintage Philadelphia Phillies jersey, white linen pants, and vans.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Nicole and her husband, renowned plastic surgeon Ted Richardson (Maurice Johnson), are surrogate parents to Ted’s nephew, Andre Richardson (Sean Freeman), a handsome and flirty photographer whose parents died in a plane crash.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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  • Additionally, rising political tension in China has made investment in the country less attractive.
    John Liu, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
  • The competitively priced — in relation to its regular models — smartphone might not be as attractive in value if tariffs force Apple, among other U.S. companies, to raise prices.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2025
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  • Here was a pretty face with pure American muscle lurking beneath.
    Josh Max, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Lieberman’s version of the song, produced by Gimbel and Fox and arranged and conducted by Fox, is pretty, but rather bland.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2025
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  • Bivol suffered his first career loss at the hands of defending champion Beterbiev in a stunning result four months ago and quickly called for a rematch.
    Ben Morse, CNN, 23 Feb. 2025
  • Another stunning look consisted of the award-winning actress Zoe Saldana who also wore a silver-toned frock.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 Feb. 2025

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

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