Question

Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
GORGEOUS

a) refined
 b)tasteful
 c)elegant
 d)dazzling

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are words or phrases that mean exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase.

Complete step-by-step answer:

In the given question, the word ‘gorgeous’ refers to someone or something dazzlingly beautiful.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'refined', refers to (used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel.
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘gorgeous’.

Option (b.), ‘tasteful', refers to having or showing or conforming to good taste.
Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘gorgeous’.

Option (c.), ‘elegant', refers to displaying effortless beauty and simplicity in movement or execution,
Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘gorgeous’.

Option (d.), ‘dazzling', refers to amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning.
Therefore, option (d.) is correct as its meaning is synonymous to that of the given word ‘gorgeous’.

Note: In the given question, all the options that are provided are compliments, i.e. a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration. However, students should keep in mind that they are not all synonymous with ‘gorgeous’ as each compliment has a different meaning.