Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'gorgeous'

English Word: gorgeous

Key Russian Translations:

• красивый [ˈkrasʲɪvɨj] - [Informal, Commonly used in everyday contexts for people or objects]
• великолепный [vʲɪlʲɪˈkolepnɨj] - [Formal, Emphasizing grandeur or splendor]
• ослепительный [ɐslʲɪˈpʲitʲɪlʲnɨj] - [Informal, Used for something dazzling or stunning]

Frequency: Medium (The word and its translations are encountered in various contexts like literature, media, and daily conversations, but not as ubiquitous as basic adjectives.)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; involves understanding adjective inflections, which can vary by gender, number, and case. For "красивый", it's straightforward once basic patterns are learned; "великолепный" follows similar rules.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

красивый: [ˈkrasʲɪvɨj]

великолепный: [vʲɪlʲɪˈkolepnɨj]

ослепительный: [ɐslʲɪˈpʲitʲɪlʲnɨj]

Note on красивый: The stress is on the first syllable, and the "ы" sound can be tricky for English speakers—it's similar to a short "i" in "bit". Pronunciation may soften in casual speech.

Note on великолепный: The "л" can be pronounced with a slight palatalization, making it sound more fluid; practice with native audio for accuracy.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning: Extremely beautiful, attractive, or impressive in appearance

Translation(s) & Context:

• красивый - Used in informal settings for describing people, scenery, or objects; common in everyday Russian speech.
• великолепный - Applied in more formal or emphatic contexts, such as describing luxury items or events.
• ослепительный - Often used for something visually overwhelming, like a sunset or a celebrity's outfit, in casual or descriptive narratives.

Usage Examples:

• Она выглядит красиво в этом вечернем платье.

  She looks gorgeous in that evening dress. (Context: Complimenting someone's appearance at a social event.)

• Город ночью кажется великолепным с огнями небоскребов.

  The city looks gorgeous at night with the skyscraper lights. (Context: Describing a urban landscape in a poetic or formal way.)

• Его ослепительная улыбка завоевала все сердца.

  His gorgeous smile won everyone's hearts. (Context: Highlighting an attractive feature in a story or conversation.)

• Это красивое озеро привлекает туристов со всего мира.

  This gorgeous lake attracts tourists from all over the world. (Context: Referring to natural beauty in travel descriptions.)

• Великолепный закат сделал день незабываемым.

  The gorgeous sunset made the day unforgettable. (Context: Emphasizing a spectacular natural event.)

Meaning: Used figuratively for something excellent or outstanding (e.g., in quality)

Translation(s) & Context:

• красивый - Less common in figurative senses but can work in informal speech for something metaphorically appealing.
• великолепный - Ideal for figurative use, such as praising a performance or meal.

Usage Examples:

• Его великолепная речь впечатлила аудиторию.

  His gorgeous speech impressed the audience. (Context: Non-literal use for excellence in public speaking.)

• Красивое решение проблемы сэкономило нам много времени.

  The gorgeous solution to the problem saved us a lot of time. (Context: Informal, metaphorical praise for cleverness.)

• Ослепительный успех проекта превзошел все ожидания.

  The gorgeous success of the project exceeded all expectations. (Context: Emphasizing outstanding achievement.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

These translations are adjectives, which in Russian inflect based on gender, number, and case. "Красивый" and its variants follow standard first-conjugation patterns, while "великолепный" is similar. They are not irregular but require attention to agreement with nouns.

For "ослепительный", it follows the same pattern as above. These adjectives do not change in short form but must agree with the noun they modify.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • прекрасный (more poetic, often for ethereal beauty)
  • замечательный (neutral, for something noteworthy)
  • шикарный (colloquial, implying luxury)
• Antonyms:
  • уродливый (ugly, repulsive)
  • непривлекательный (unattractive, plain)

Related Phrases:

• красивая девушка - A beautiful girl (Used in casual descriptions of appearance.)
• великолепный вид - A gorgeous view (Common in travel or nature contexts.)
• ослепительная улыбка - A dazzling smile (Figurative for charming expressions.)

Usage Notes:

"Gorgeous" often corresponds to "красивый" in informal English-Russian translations, but choose "великолепный" for more formal or emphatic situations to capture the intensity. Be mindful of gender agreement in Russian sentences; for example, use "красивая" with feminine nouns. In spoken Russian, these words can vary by regional dialects, and "ослепительный" is great for vivid, sensory descriptions.

• Context tip: In professional settings, opt for "великолепный" to sound more polished.
• Grammar note: Always inflect based on the noun's case, e.g., "в красивом доме" (in a gorgeous house).

Common Errors:

• English learners often forget to inflect adjectives, e.g., saying "красивый дом" in all cases instead of "красивого дома" in genitive. Correct: Use the proper form to match the noun's case.
• Mixing translations: Using "красивый" in formal contexts where "великолепный" is more appropriate, e.g., "красивый презентация" instead of "великолепная презентация". Error example: "Это красивый речь" (wrong inflection); Correct: "Это красивая речь".

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, words like "красивый" often carry aesthetic appreciation tied to literature and art, influenced by figures like Pushkin. "Великолепный" might evoke grandeur from historical contexts, such as imperial architecture, reminding users of Russia's rich visual heritage.

Related Concepts:

• красивая природа (beautiful nature)
• элегантный (elegant)
• захватывающий (captivating)