How do you use "Gorgeous" in a sentence?

Hello gorgeous. You look gorgeous. Gorgeous, isn't it?

Gorgeous

Q: What does "Gorgeous" mean?

Beautiful, attractive (also term of address). 'Gorgeous' as address is affectionate. 'Hello gorgeous' can be romantic or just friendly warmth. 'Looking gorgeous' is a compliment on appearance.

Slang Term BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Casual

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Meaning: Beautiful, attractive (also term of address).

美丽的，有魅力的（也用作称呼）。

Precioso/a, atractivo/a (también como forma de dirigirse a alguien).

美しい、魅力的（呼びかけとしても使う）。

아름다운, 매력적인 (호칭으로도 사용).

'Gorgeous' as address is affectionate. 'Hello gorgeous' can be romantic or just friendly warmth. 'Looking gorgeous' is a compliment on appearance.

'Gorgeous'用作称呼时是亲昵的。'Hello gorgeous'可以是浪漫的，也可以只是友善的问候。'Looking gorgeous'是对外表的赞美。

'Gorgeous' como forma de dirigirse a alguien es afectuoso. 'Hello gorgeous' puede ser romántico o simplemente amabilidad. 'Looking gorgeous' es un cumplido sobre la apariencia.

呼びかけとしての「Gorgeous」は愛情表現。「Hello gorgeous」はロマンチックにも、友好的な温かさとしても使える。「Looking gorgeous」は外見への褒め言葉。

호칭으로 쓰이는 'gorgeous'는 다정한 표현이다. 'Hello gorgeous'는 연인 사이에서도, 그냥 친근하게도 쓸 수 있다. 'Looking gorgeous'는 외모에 대한 칭찬이다.

Examples

Hello gorgeous.
你好，美人
Hola, guapísimo/a
やあ、素敵だね
안녕, 예쁜이.
You look gorgeous.
你看起来真漂亮
Estás guapísimo/a
すごく綺麗だよ
정말 멋져 보여.
Gorgeous, isn't it?
很美吧？
Precioso, ¿verdad?
素晴らしいでしょ？
멋지지 않아?

Pronunciation

/ˈgɔːdʒəs/

Usage Guide

Context: compliment, address, affection

Tone: warm, admiring

✓ Do Say

Gorgeous
美人
guapísimo/a
ゴージャス
고저스
Hello gorgeous
你好，美人
hola, guapísimo/a
やあ、素敵さん
안녕 고저스

✗ Don't Say

Can be romantic or just friendly
既可以是浪漫的也可以只是友好的
Puede ser romántico o simplemente amistoso
ロマンチックにも友好的にもなる
연인 사이일 수도, 그냥 친근한 표현일 수도 있음

Common Mistakes

About beauty OR general address

Origin & History

From 'gorgeous' (beautiful/splendid), extended to affectionate address. British casual usage broader than American.

Etymology: From gorgeous (beautiful)

First recorded: English, address usage modern

Cultural Context

Era: Modern casual usage

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: British casual speech

Regional notes: British especially, wider usage.

Variations

GorgeousGorge