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gorgeous Antonyms

Opposite of gorgeous

Because the opposite of gorgeous shifts with each meaning, the 16 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Strikingly beautiful, attractive, or impressive in appearance.

Usage Example

"The bride looked hideous in her hand-embroidered silk gown."

Strongest
hideous
ugly
Strong
unsightly
grotesque
unattractive
plain
Weak
drab

• adjective (Context 2)

Very pleasant, enjoyable, or delightful (used informally of weather, food, or experiences).

Usage Example

"We spent a miserable afternoon walking along the coastal trail."

Strongest
miserable
Strong
dreadful
wretched
awful
terrible
unpleasant

• adjective (Context 3)

Sumptuously adorned with rich colors, luxurious fabrics, or intricate ornamentation.

Usage Example

"The palace hall was hung with austere tapestries woven with gold thread."

Strongest
austere
Strong
spartan
plain
unadorned
drab

Similar words to gorgeous

Words similar to gorgeous shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

stunning
beautiful
sumptuous
wonderful
resplendent
ravishing
delightful
opulent
See all synonyms of gorgeous

• Nearby Words

gore
gorefest
gorge
gorgeous
gorgeously
gorgeousness
gorgol

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Gorgeous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/gorgeous
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