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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
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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 The ads are sensual and gorgeous, featuring actors like Benicio del Toro and Twin Peaks’s Heather Graham, Lara Flynn Boyle, and James Marshall shot in close-ups in moonlit black-and-white. Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025 Diptyque Set of 5 Miniature Candles Courtesy of brand 4/25 Diptyque Holiday Edition Miniature Candles Set $100 Nordstrom For the candle connoisseur who appreciates a sophisticated scent, this gorgeous set of five is sure to spark joy. Neha Tandon, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025 Why do that to yourself when there are so many gorgeous receptacles that make drinking water a joy? Alexis Berger, SELF, 15 Jan. 2025 Sawai’s gorgeous Dior gown featured a sole peplum detail and a belt in the center. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for gorgeous 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gorgeous
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  • It’s made entirely from a luxurious Merino wool that’s gentle against the skin and incredibly warm, and beautiful ribbed detailing adds the perfect finishing touch to this classic piece.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2025
  • As the smoke began to clear after two days of intense fire, Pacific Palisades appeared more like a moonscape of destruction than an upscale neighborhood known for its ocean views, beautiful vistas and celebrity denizens.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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  • December Issue Celebrities Jennie Reveals How Cold-Plunging Loosens Up Her Muscles and Opens Up Her Mind A mix of lavender, pink, green, and orange in a watercolor wash effect just makes for a lovely nail Valentine’s Day nail look.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
  • There’s a lovely bouquet upon sniffing, followed by a fine, long spreading of flavors on the palate and good herbal qualities.
    John Mariani, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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  • The kids were very cute & the crates were very broken.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • In the coach’s fourth season, the Dolphins need to get less cute and tougher on the ground.
    Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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  • Boz goes on a date with her very handsome long-distance boyfriend, Keely.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The heavy makeup that transformed the impossibly handsome Farrell into the scarred and pock-marked Cobb required a lot of hard work and artistry from makeup designer Michael Marino, who spoke about his process during The Penguin’s panel at San Diego Comic Con back in July.
    Christian Holub, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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  • Just before the Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy decided to part ways Monday, The Athletic’s Jeff Howe polled five assistant coaches to get a pulse on the most attractive head coaching vacancies around the NFL.
    Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
  • But buying TikTok could be an attractive option for Musk.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
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  • Fortunately, Amazon’s fashion department is packed with pretty winter dresses that don’t sacrifice comfort for style.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Trust us, Globes producers: This kind of blather is far more likely to make viewers turn the channel than watching pretty people walk past other pretty people for a few seconds.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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  • The stunning launch of $TRUMP caught the entire industry off-guard, and speaks to both his personal influence and the ascendancy of cryptocurrency in his administration.
    Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 18 Jan. 2025
  • This is a stunning, unique spirit with authentic tropical flavors.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025

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“Gorgeous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gorgeous. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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