What does gorgeously mean?
Gorgeously is an adverb meaning beautifully, splendidly, or in a way that is strikingly attractive. It is especially effective when describing a person’s appearance, clothing, surroundings, decoration, or some other visual effect. The word carries a strongly positive connotation and can suggest elegance, luxury, richness, or dramatic beauty, rather than merely stating that something is pleasant. “Gorgeously dressed” and “gorgeously decorated” are natural collocations, while “gorgeously beautiful” may be used for emphatic effect. Although its wording can sound formal or literary, gorgeously is widely understood in British and American English. It is an intensified form of “gorgeous,” and its use can be somewhat hyperbolic when applied to ordinary things. In descriptive writing, it is more expressive and vivid than a simple alternative such as “beautifully,” especially when the subject has an impressive or luxurious appearance.
adverbIn a gorgeous manner; beautifully or splendidly, especially with striking visual appeal.
- In a beautiful, splendid, or strikingly attractive manner
"The hall was gorgeously decorated for the evening celebration."
"She looked gorgeously in the emerald green gown."
"The sunset painted the harbor gorgeously in shades of gold and pink."
Gorgeously is the word that turns visual beauty into an entrance.
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.
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A strongly positive and often somewhat literary or emphatic adverb, especially common in descriptions of clothing, decoration, scenery, and visual performance.