GORGEOUSLY Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

gorgeously

adverb

Definition of gorgeously

as in richly

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Recent Examples of gorgeously Come cocktail hour, pull back the deep olive green curtain on the second floor and slip into Sloane’s, a gorgeously intimate, discreet spot made for cozy chats over expertly mixed drinks. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 The opening chase scene is gorgeously animated, the kind of sequence that makes Common Side Effects distinct visual style that is at once both goofy and realistic so mesmerizing to watch. — Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026 There are certainly highlights within this sophomore season, namely Jon Bernthal’s fearsome portrayal of Shane’s descent into full-on villainy and his showdown with Rick, which remains one of the most gorgeously photographed sequences on the show. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2026 But done right, a gravel garden can be not only extremely low-maintenance and eco-friendly but also gorgeously lush. — Teresa Woodard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2026 This is an absolute beast of a mobile phone, gorgeously built and thoughtfully designed to make your life easier. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026 Sandy Honig made a short film, The Weird Guy, last year that is so funny and also gorgeously shot. — Lisa Hanawalt, The New York Review of Books, 15 Aug. 2026 One Friday post, for example, shows footage from Super Heavy of Ship cruising away shortly after stage separation, its six Raptors glowing with exertion against the backdrop of a gorgeously blue Earth. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 July 2026 The dress is made from a light, airy material that drapes gorgeously over your body. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026

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This is particularly true as the stock is already priced quite richly.

— Michael Khouw, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
The camerawork is consistently, richly sun-flooded, but some compositions isolate Tae-ju more than others; Wonhong Lee’s delicate jazz piano score can similarly tilt a situation from cozy to nervy.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of richly

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Patients were justifiably afraid to come to the hospital during that period, and many shifts were strikingly still and quiet.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
The show will follow four young men from different backgrounds who are found dead in rivers under strikingly similar circumstances, exploring both the mystery of their deaths and the connections between them in life.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of strikingly

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After seeing Misty give a spectacularly torchy musical performance at a local bar, Jordan wants to give her another chance.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2026
Adapted by Duffield and Daniel Kraus from Kraus’ 2023 novel, this spectacularly unpleasant underwater adventure delivers on its premise with effects that are graphic, fascinating, and occasionally beautiful.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of spectacularly

Adverb

Kardashian’s dress, form-fitted with cap sleeves and a plunging neckline, was ornately patterned.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
He was hired by McCartney to be the head of A&R at Apple Records, the company launched by the Beatles in April 1968, and was the one who brought in James Taylor, producing his first album — which, in fact, was ornately overproduced, and didn’t make much of a mark.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 June 2026

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