Gorgeous

Ret's Word of the Day: Gorgeous
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Meaning: Very beautiful, attractive, or pleasant — often used to describe people, places, things, or experiences that are strikingly impressive or delightful.

Dialogue

  • Anna: "Wow, look at that sunset over the ocean."
  • Tom: "It's absolutely gorgeous — the colors are incredible."
  • Anna: "Yeah, and the beach looks so peaceful right now."
  • Tom: "This is why I love coming here; everything feels perfect."

Etymology

The word gorgeous comes from Old French gorgias meaning “elegant” or “fine,” likely linked to gorge (“throat”), originally referring to an ornate neck adornment or ruffle (gorget). By the late 15th century in English, it described splendid or showy clothing, and later evolved to mean dazzlingly beautiful.

Audience

When to use: Common in everyday informal conversation to compliment appearance, weather, views, food, or experiences. Also used in fashion, travel, and reviews. It's enthusiastic and positive, suitable for both spoken and written English.

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