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gorgeously — 1530s, from GORGEOUS (Cf. gorgeous) + LY (Cf. ly) (2) … Etymology dictionary
gorgeously — adv. Gorgeously is used with these adjectives: ↑sunny … Collocations dictionary
gorgeously — gorgeous ► ADJECTIVE 1) beautiful; very attractive. 2) informal very pleasant. DERIVATIVES gorgeously adverb gorgeousness noun. ORIGIN Old French gorgias fine, elegant … English terms dictionary
gorgeously — adverb in an impressively beautiful manner the Princess was gorgeously dressed • Syn: ↑splendidly, ↑resplendently, ↑magnificently • Derived from adjective: ↑magnificent (for: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Gorgeously — Gorgeous Gor geous, a. [OF. gorgias beautiful, glorious, vain, luxurious; cf. OF. gorgias ruff, neck handkerchief, and F. gorge throat, and se pengorger to assume airs. Cf. {Gorge}, n.] Imposing through splendid or various colors; showy; fine;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
gorgeously — adverb see gorgeous … New Collegiate Dictionary
gorgeously — adverb In a gorgeous manner … Wiktionary
gorgeously — adv. wonderfully; sumptuously; magnificently … English contemporary dictionary
gorgeously — gor·geous·ly … English syllables
gorgeous — gorgeously, adv. gorgeousness, n. /gawr jeuhs/, adj. 1. splendid or sumptuous in appearance, coloring, etc.; magnificent: a gorgeous gown; a gorgeous sunset. 2. Informal. extremely good, enjoyable, or pleasant: I had a gorgeous time. [1490 1500;… … Universalium
