Gorgeous
Slang Term
BritishAmericanAustralian
★★★★★ Very Common
Casual
Meaning: Beautiful, very attractive.
美丽的，非常有吸引力的。
Precioso/a, muy atractivo/a.
美しい、とても魅力的。
아름다운, 매우 매력적인.
Strong compliment about appearance or quality.
对外貌或品质的强烈赞美。
Cumplido fuerte sobre la apariencia o la calidad.
外見や品質に対する強い褒め言葉。
외모나 품질에 대한 강한 칭찬.
Examples
- You look gorgeous! 你看起来太美了！¡Estás guapísimo/a!あなた、とても綺麗だよ！정말 아름다워요!
- Gorgeous weather. 天气好极了。Tiempo estupendo.最高の天気。날씨가 끝내준다.
- Gorgeous baby. 好可爱的宝宝。Bebé precioso.かわいい赤ちゃん。예쁜 아기.
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɔːdʒəs/
Usage Guide
Context: appearance
Tone: admiring
✓ Do Say
- Gorgeous!太美了！¡Precioso/a!素敵！너무 예뻐!
✗ Don't Say
- Strong compliment非常强烈的赞美Cumplido fuerte非常に強い褒め言葉강한 칭찬
Common Mistakes
- Universal
Origin & History
From Old French 'gorgias' (elegant). Strong beauty compliment.
Cultural Context
Era: Traditional
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Variations
GorgeousAbsolutely gorgeous
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