gorgeous
gb/ɡˈɔɹd͡ʒəs/ us/ɡˈɔɹd͡ʒəs/
B1
Engleză
~ 7400
gyönyörű, csodaszép, csodás, isteni, remek, pazar, fényűző
B1
1
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone]/[something] is gorgeous
She looked absolutely gorgeous in her wedding dress.
Elképesztően gyönyörű volt az esküvői ruhájában.
The view from the top of the hill is gorgeous at sunset.
Naplementekor gyönyörű a kilátás a domb tetejéről.
He has the most gorgeous smile I’ve ever seen.
Those roses are gorgeous; the color is so deep and rich.
The city looks gorgeous at night with all the lights on.
Exemple pentru cursanți
You look gorgeous in that red coat.
Gyönyörűen nézel ki abban a piros kabátban.
Their new baby is really gorgeous.
Az újszülött kisbabájuk igazán gyönyörű.
The beach was quiet and absolutely gorgeous.
Her eyes are a gorgeous blue color.
This is a gorgeous photo of your family.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes think “gorgeous” is only for women. In modern English, it is common for both men and women, as well as for things and places (a gorgeous man, a gorgeous dress, a gorgeous view). Also, some learners try to use it before uncountable abstract nouns where it sounds strange (e.g., “*gorgeous advice” is incorrect; use “great advice” instead).
Sens
extremely beautiful or attractive
Colocații
absolutely gorgeous
|drop-dead gorgeous
|gorgeous woman
|gorgeous man
|gorgeous dress
|gorgeous scenery
Sinonime
beautiful (Most general and neutral word for something that is very nice to look at.)
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stunning (Suggests beauty that is so strong it surprises or impresses you.)
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lovely (Softer, warmer word; often sounds more gentle or affectionate than “gorgeous.”)
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attractive (More neutral and less strong; can sound slightly more formal or objective.)
Antonime
ugly (Direct opposite, meaning very unpleasant to look at.)
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plain (Suggests someone or something is not special or striking in appearance.)
Teme
appearance
|daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Very, very beautiful or good-looking.
Extremely beautiful or very physically attractive in a way that strongly pleases the eye.
B2
INFORMAL
2
Tipar de utilizare:
[something] is gorgeous
It’s a gorgeous day outside, let’s eat in the park.
Csodás idő van odakint, együnk a parkban.
The pasta was gorgeous; I could eat it every day.
Isteni volt a tészta; mindennap meg tudnám enni.
We had a gorgeous weekend by the lake, just swimming and reading.
The choir produced a gorgeous sound in the old church.
This tea has a gorgeous, light floral flavor.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The weather is gorgeous today.
Ma csodás az idő.
We had a gorgeous time on our trip.
Remekül éreztük magunkat az utazásunkon.
This cake is gorgeous; it tastes so good.
Your garden smells gorgeous in the evening.
The music was soft and gorgeous.
Greșeală frecventă:
Some learners only use “gorgeous” for appearance. In spoken English, people often say things like “a gorgeous day,” “a gorgeous meal,” or “a gorgeous voice” to mean very pleasant or enjoyable. However, it usually does not work well with serious negative topics (e.g., “*a gorgeous problem” is incorrect).
Sens
wonderful; extremely pleasant
Colocații
gorgeous day
|gorgeous weather
|gorgeous meal
|gorgeous flavor
|gorgeous sound
Sinonime
wonderful (Very close in meaning; slightly more general and less focused on looks.)
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fantastic (Very positive and enthusiastic, often used in casual speech like “gorgeous.”)
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lovely (Warm and friendly, often used for weather, time spent with people, or experiences.)
Antonime
terrible (Describes something that gives a very bad or unpleasant experience, the opposite of “gorgeous.”)
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awful (Strongly negative; used when something is very unpleasant or disappointing.)
Teme
daily life
|emotions
|leisure
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Very, very nice and pleasant, giving a lot of pleasure.
Extremely enjoyable, pleasant, or delightful, especially of weather, experiences, tastes, or sounds.
C1
3
Tipar de utilizare:
[clothing]/[decoration]/[object] is gorgeous
She arrived in a gorgeous silk gown embroidered with gold thread.
Pazar, aranyszállal hímzett selyemruhában érkezett.
The ballroom was filled with gorgeous decorations in red and gold.
A bálterem tele volt pazar vörös-arany díszítésekkel.
Autumn paints the hills in gorgeous colors every year.
They stayed in a gorgeous hotel with marble floors and crystal chandeliers.
The costume designer created a series of gorgeous outfits for the main character.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He wore a gorgeous blue suit to the party.
Pazar kék öltönyt viselt a partin.
The room has a gorgeous red and gold design.
A szoba pazar vörös-arany díszítésű.
She bought a gorgeous dress for the wedding.
The temple is full of gorgeous colors and shapes.
We walked through a hall with gorgeous paintings on the walls.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may not realize that “gorgeous” can describe style and richness, not just simple beauty. It is natural to say “gorgeous colors,” “gorgeous costumes,” or “gorgeous decor” to talk about something rich and showy.
Sens
richly colored and luxurious
Colocații
gorgeous costume
|gorgeous gown
|gorgeous decor
|gorgeous colors
|gorgeous palace
|gorgeous interior
Sinonime
sumptuous (Formal word, often for rich and expensive clothes, rooms, or meals.)
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splendid (Suggests impressive, grand beauty or luxury; slightly more formal or literary.)
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luxurious (Focuses more on high quality and expense than on bright color.)
Antonime
plain (Describes something simple and without decoration, the opposite of rich or showy.)
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austere (Suggests very simple, with little or no decoration or comfort.)
Teme
appearance
|fashion
|design
|clothing
|housing
|arts_entertainment
Definiție
Very rich and bright in color or style, and looking expensive or special.
Strikingly impressive because of rich color, decoration, or luxury, especially of clothing, interiors, or objects.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
gorgeous
IPA
GB/ɡˈɔɹd͡ʒəs/
US/ɡˈɔɹd͡ʒəs/
Silabe și accent
gor - geous (2 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (gor)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: gorgeous
Familie de cuvinte
Core family
gorgeously
adverb
Advanced or less common
gorgeousness
noun
Expresii
absolutely gorgeous
1/ˌæbsəlˈutli ɡˈɔɹd͡ʒəs/
fixed phrase
completely, totally gorgeous
Used to say that someone or something is not just a little gorgeous, but very, very gorgeous.
Exemple
- The view from their balcony is absolutely gorgeous.
- You look absolutely gorgeous tonight.
- The garden is absolutely gorgeous in spring.
drop-dead gorgeous
1/dɹˈɑp dˈɛd ɡˈɔɹd͡ʒəs/
idiom
informal
extremely, strikingly attractive
Very, very beautiful or good-looking, in a way that really stands out.
Exemple
- Everyone at the party thought her sister was drop-dead gorgeous.
- The actor is not just talented; he’s drop-dead gorgeous.
- In the photo she looks drop-dead gorgeous in that black dress.
gorgeous day
1/ɡˈɔɹd͡ʒəs dˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
informal
a day with wonderful weather
A day with very nice weather, usually warm, sunny, and comfortable.
Exemple
- It’s a gorgeous day, so let’s go to the beach.
- We chose a gorgeous day for the picnic.
- What a gorgeous day to be outside!
gorgeous weather
1/ɡˈɔɹd͡ʒəs wˈɛðɚ/
fixed phrase
informal
extremely pleasant weather
Weather that feels very nice, often sunny, warm, and comfortable.
Exemple
- We’ve had gorgeous weather all week.
- The city is even nicer when the weather is gorgeous.
- They were lucky to get such gorgeous weather for their outdoor wedding.