gorgeous
/ˈɡɔːd͡ʒəs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Sumptuously dressed.
Adjective
Examples
Two or three of them wore polished silk hats, elaborate shirt-fronts, diamond breastpins, kid gloves, and patent-leather boots...The others were more or less loosely clad...One of the gorgeous ones remarked...
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Adjective
Examples
All the contest judges agreed that Brigitt was absolutely gorgeous.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “gorgeous” mean?
Sumptuously dressed.
Is “gorgeous” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.