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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
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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

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of gorgeous Big Bear Lake is a stunningly gorgeous alpine town that sees plenty of snow in the winter. Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024 The game looked absolutely gorgeous in the cinematic shown off during the awards, and Ciri looked suitably menacing and powerful in her Witcher garb. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024 Hooray for the catchy jingles, the gorgeous product shots, the adorable polar bears and twinkly lights. Joan Oleck, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024 This chic, sleek hair tool dries hair quickly and effectively while simply being a gorgeous addition to any hair-care arsenal. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gorgeous 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gorgeous
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  • The studio provides beautiful ceramics inspired by restaurant and food cultures, specifically Chinatowns.
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Because of the beautiful picture of being brave in that story.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • Among the loveliest species to link the U.S. with Mexico are monarch butterflies, whose migratory populations are dwindling.
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
  • And the Tahini shortbread just what a lovely kind of savory cookie, just really got some nuance in terms of just that savory edge to the flavor.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • In late November, Munn posted a cute tribute on Instagram to celebrate her son's third birthday.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
  • For a cute accent table or seating option, the KYRRE electric blue stool is a must have.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2024
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  • Walk to the waterfront where the Rhone River flows flat and fast and cross the handsome pedestrian/bicycle only Passerelle Marc-Seguin wooden suspension bridge.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • In this film, her character falls for a handsome knight who magically gets transported to the present day.
    Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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  • Here is the poem’s first radical choice: Satan is its most attractive character, not despite his envy or his desire for revenge but because of it.
    Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Teenagers spent an average of 4.8 hours each day on social media platforms, with YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat found to be the most attractive to younger users.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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  • Despite pretty snowy scenes featured in movies and Christmas cards, not everyone welcomes it.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Cookie Break An easy icing technique gives classic sugar cookies a marbled finish in pretty pastels.
    Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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  • And [‘Fugitive Dreams’] is just the most visually stunning piece of work.
    Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Hamilton takes emotional Silverstone victory Arguably, the most shocking F1 moment this year came before the season, when it was announced that Hamilton would leave Mercedes after 12 seasons with the team, joining Ferrari in 2025 in one of the most stunning driver transfers of all time.
    Sam Joseph, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024

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“Gorgeous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gorgeous. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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