gorgeously
adverb
Simple meaning
In an impressively beautiful way.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
gawrjuhsleeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɡɔɹdʒəsli
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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adverb
In an impressively beautiful manner
In a gorgeous manner.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: In an impressively beautiful manner
Used this way, gorgeously is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It suits reflective writing more than quick conversation.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Slightly formal
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Beautiful or graceful
- Usage feel
- Reflective and slightly elevated
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
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- “The Princess was gorgeously dressed.”adverb
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