Word a Day
gorgeous
What does gorgeous mean?
gorgeous (adjective): very beautiful.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce gorgeous?
/ˈɡɔɹdʒəs/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does gorgeous come from?
From Middle English gorgeouse, a borrowing from Middle French gorgias (“elegant, fashionable”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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