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Gorgeous vs Generous - What's the difference?

gorgeous | generous |

As adjectives the difference between gorgeous and generous

is that gorgeous is (of a person or place) very beautiful while generous is (obsolete) of noble birth.

gorgeous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (of a person or place) very beautiful.
  • All the contest judges agreed that Brigitt was absolutely gorgeous .
    The sunsets in Hawaii are gorgeous .
  • (rare) Very enjoyable, pleasant, tasty etc.
  • Israeli hummus is absolutely gorgeous .

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    Derived terms

    * gorgeously * gorgeousness

    See also

    * gorge

    generous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (obsolete) Of noble birth.
  • Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.
  • Thank you for your generous words.
  • Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.
  • She's been extremely generous with her winnings.
  • Large, more than ample, copious.
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