Origin: Latin suffix -ous
Gorgeous has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
Very beautiful.
"The sunset painted the sky in gorgeous shades of orange and pink."
The word gorgeous entered English in Middle English as a borrowing from French, originally describing someone who was elegant and fashionable. Its meaning likely evolved from references to elaborate neckwear like gorgets to signify the proud or inflated appearance associated with such fine clothing.