Basic Details
Word: Gorgeous
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Very beautiful or attractive.
Synonyms: Beautiful, stunning, lovely, splendid
Antonyms: Ugly, unattractive, plain
Idioms and Phrases
- Gorgeous in the daylight: Refers to someone or something that looks beautiful when fully visible, not hiding behind something. Example: "Having a picnic near the lake, everything looked gorgeous in the daylight."
- Gorgeous as a rose: Used to describe someone who is exceptionally beautiful. Example: "She was dressed so well for the party, looking gorgeous as a rose."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The sunset over the mountains was simply gorgeous, painting the sky with vibrant colours.
Example 2: She wore a gorgeous dress that sparkled under the party lights.
Example 3: The garden was full of gorgeous flowers of every kind, attracting butterflies and bees.
Fun Fact
The word "gorgeous" comes from the Old French word "gorgeus," which originally meant elegant or delicate. Over time, it evolved to mean extremely beautiful in English.
Famous Quote
"The beautiful thing about today is that you can be whatever you want. You can be gorgeous." Tinashe
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "gorgeous" mean?
a) Very beautiful
b) Very small
c) Very loud
d) Very old
Answer: a) Very beautiful
2. Which of these is a synonym of "gorgeous"?
a) Ugly
b) Stunning
c) Ordinary
d) Quiet
Answer: b) Stunning
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "gorgeous"?
a) Beautiful
b) Attractive
c) Plain
d) Lovely
Answer: c) Plain
4. Which sentence uses "gorgeous" correctly?
a) The gorgeous tree was very tall.
b) The cake tasted gorgeous.
c) The garden looked gorgeous in spring.
d) He ran a gorgeous race.
Answer: c) The garden looked gorgeous in spring.
5. Which idiom means someone looks very beautiful?
a) Gorgeous in the daylight
b) Cold as a stone
c) As busy as a bee
d) Like water off a duck's back
Answer: a) Gorgeous in the daylight
