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Gorgeous vs Marvellous - What's the difference?

gorgeous | marvellous |

As adjectives the difference between gorgeous and marvellous

is that gorgeous is (of a person or place) very beautiful while marvellous is (uk) exciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.

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 .

    Synonyms

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    Derived terms

    * gorgeously * gorgeousness

    See also

    * gorge

    marvellous

    English

    Alternative forms

    * marvelous (US)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (UK) Exciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.
  • I went to a marvellous party last week.