Friday, November 9, 2007

"Gorgeous"

I repeatedly hear the word "gorgeous" used not to describe the attractive *appearance* of something, but rather, the appealing *taste* of something.

"Oh my, this coffee is gorgeous!"

"Aren't those scones just gorgeous?"

"I love lollipops, they're gorgeous."

The first time I heard such a combination of object and adjective, I was startled and thought the person just choose her words poorly, but in fact, this is a standard choice, I know notice it all the time.

So I looked it up on Dictionary.com, and here's what I found:
1.splendid or sumptuous in appearance, coloring, etc.; magnificent
2.Informal. extremely good, enjoyable, or pleasant.

Okay, though it is *informal*, I'll grant them legitimate usage.

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