Gôr'geous, a.

(gôr/jus), a. [O. Fr. gorgias, gorgiais, gorgiase, beautiful, glorious, vain, luxurious, from gorgias, ruff, neck-handkerchief, Pr. gorgiens, neck-armor. Cf. O. Fr. gorgière, gorget. See GORGE.] Imposing through splendid or various colors; showy; fine; magnificent. “Cloud-land, gorgeous land.” Coleridge.

As full of spirit as the month of May, And gorgeous as the sun at midsummer. Shak.

With gorgeous wings, the marks of sovereign sway. Dryden.