Definition of gorgeous

gorgeousadjective

lộng lẫy

/ˈɡɔːdʒəs//ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/

The word "gorgeous" originated in Middle English and is derived from the Old French word "gorjoos," meaning "luxurious" or "sumptuous." The Old French word, in turn, was borrowed from the Latin adjective "grandeoasus," meaning "great" or "mighty." In Middle English, the word "gorsois" or "goorseous" was used to describe richly dressed or furnished people, places, or things. It eventually acquired the sense of "beautiful" or "attractive" in Middle English, with the spelling "gorgeous" emerging in the late 15th century. By the 16th century, "gorgeous" was being used to describe grand or luxurious items, such as richly decorated clothing or furnishings. Its modern connotation of "extremely beautiful" is thought to have developed in the 18th century, when the word came to be applied to human qualities as well. Today, "gorgeous" is used to describe anything that is exceptionally beautiful, desirable, or amazing.

Summary
type tính từ
meaningrực rỡ, lộng lẫy, đẹp đẽ, tráng lệ, huy hoàng
meaning(từ Mỹ,nghĩa Mỹ), (từ lóng) tuyệt đẹp, kỳ diệu
examplea gorgeous woman: một người đàn bà tuyệt đẹp
meaninghoa mỹ, bóng bảy (văn)
namespace

very beautiful and attractive; giving great pleasure

rất đẹp và hấp dẫn; mang lại niềm vui lớn

Example:
  • a gorgeous girl/man

    một cô gái/người đàn ông tuyệt đẹp

  • a gorgeous view

    một khung cảnh tuyệt đẹp

  • gorgeous weather (= warm and with a lot of sun)

    thời tiết tuyệt đẹp (= ấm áp và có nhiều ánh nắng)

  • You look gorgeous!

    Bạn trông thật lộng lẫy!

  • It was absolutely gorgeous.

    Nó hoàn toàn tuyệt đẹp.

Extra examples:
  • a drop-dead gorgeous Hollywood icon

    một biểu tượng tuyệt đẹp của Hollywood

  • He's got gorgeous eyes.

    Anh ấy có đôi mắt tuyệt đẹp.

  • He's just started going out with this really gorgeous girl.

    Anh ấy mới bắt đầu hẹn hò với cô gái thực sự xinh đẹp này.

Related words and phrases

with very deep colours; impressive

với màu sắc rất sâu; ấn tượng

Example:
  • exotic birds with feathers of gorgeous colours

    loài chim kỳ lạ với bộ lông màu sắc tuyệt đẹp

  • The sunset over the ocean was absolutely gorgeous, with hues of orange and pink painting the sky.

    Cảnh hoàng hôn trên biển thực sự tuyệt đẹp, bầu trời nhuộm màu cam và hồng.

  • Her natural beauty was simply gorgeous, her smile brightening up the entire room.

    Vẻ đẹp tự nhiên của cô ấy thực sự tuyệt đẹp, nụ cười của cô ấy làm bừng sáng cả căn phòng.

  • The emerald necklace she wore was a stunning work of art, utterly gorgeous and elegant.

    Chiếc vòng cổ ngọc lục bảo mà cô đeo là một tác phẩm nghệ thuật tuyệt đẹp, hoàn toàn lộng lẫy và thanh lịch.

  • The dewy petals of the rose garden were a feast for the eyes, gorgeous beyond measure.

    Những cánh hoa hồng đẫm sương là một bữa tiệc cho đôi mắt, đẹp đến mức không thể tả.

Idioms

have/want none of something
to refuse to accept something
  • I offered to pay but he was having none of it.
  • They pretended to be enthusiastic about my work but then suddenly decided they wanted none of it.
  • none but
    (literary)only
  • None but he knew the truth.
  • none the less
    despite this fact
    none other than
    used to emphasize who or what somebody/something is, when this is surprising
  • Her first customer was none other than Mrs Obama.