"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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