Synonyms for gorgeous
- adjective
Most common
brilliant magnificent splendid resplendent sexy superb dazzling sumptuous
Definitions
- adj. 1
Sumptuously dressed.
Related words
- Word family
- gorgeosity gorgeously gorgeousness gorge
Example sentences
- brilliant Even if it's not true, it's a brilliant invention.
- magnificent Have you honestly ever seen a view so magnificent?
- splendid His nephew was absorbed in the splendid fireworks.
- resplendent At the reception, Hanako was resplendent in a kimono.
- sexy Would you rather be fat and ugly or thin and sexy?
- superb It goes without saying that he is a superb pianist.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| gorgeous | rising | |
| brilliant | steady | |
| magnificent | steady | |
| splendid | steady | |
| resplendent | rising | |
| sexy | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- rich1, sexy2
- 5 letters
- grand1, showy2
- 6 letters
- superb2
- 7 letters
- shining2, radiant3
- 8 letters
- pleasant2, splendid2, dazzling3
- 9 letters
- beautiful3, brilliant2, sumptuous2
- 11 letters
- magnificent4, resplendent3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (sexy2 = 2 syllables).