Gorgeously

/ˈɡɔrdʒəsli/ adverb

Definition

In a strikingly beautiful, magnificent, or stunning manner; with great visual appeal or splendor.

Etymology

From the adjective 'gorgeous' (from Old French 'gorge' meaning throat, later applied to elaborate neck drapery and elaborate dress generally) plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

Kelly Says

The journey of 'gorgeous' from meaning 'relating to throat drapery' to meaning 'stunningly beautiful' shows how fashion and appearance metaphors can completely reshape a word's meaning over centuries of use.

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