ゴージャス

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Meanings

Describes something visually stunning, lavish, or opulent, often with a sense of high-end glamour. Used for fashion, interiors, events, and lifestyles.

彼かの女じょのドレスはとてもゴージャスだった。
Her dress was very gorgeous.
ゴージャスなホテルに泊とまりたい。
I want to stay at a luxurious hotel.

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Usage patterns

ゴージャスな〈物もの〉a gorgeous/luxurious ~ (dress, hotel, party, etc.)
彼かの女じょはパーティーにゴージャスなドレスを着きてきた。
She wore a gorgeous dress to the party.
ゴージャスに〈動どう詞し〉to do something in a lavish, luxurious way
会かい場じょうをゴージャスに飾かざり付つけた。
They decorated the venue in a gorgeous, lavish style.

Related words

豪ごう華かN3
豪華 is a native Japanese word for 'luxurious/splendid' often applied to spaces and events, while ゴージャス carries a more modern, Western, fashion-oriented nuance.
華はなやかN2
華やか means 'showy/glamorous' with a focus on brightness and liveliness, whereas ゴージャス emphasizes opulence and high quality.
贅ぜい沢たくN3
贅沢 focuses on extravagant spending or indulgence, while ゴージャス describes a visually stunning, high-end look rather than the act of spending.
派は手でN3
派手 describes something flashy or loud, often with a negative or over-the-top connotation, while ゴージャス keeps a positive sense of refined luxury.

Opposites

質しっ素そN2
質素 means 'plain/simple', the direct opposite of the lavish, opulent look described by ゴージャス.

Etymology

Loanword from English 'gorgeous', adopted into Japanese with the same meaning.