Where does “ungorgeous” come from?
ungorgeous (English) comes from English gorgeous, from Middle English gorgeouse, from Middle French gorgias, from Old French gourgias.
ungorgeous (English): Far from gorgeous; unattractive
Definitions
- Far from gorgeous; unattractive
Ancestry of “ungorgeous”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | gorgeous | Very beautiful; Very enjoyable, pleasant, tasty,... |
| 2 | Middle English | gorgeouse | — |
| 3 | Middle French | gorgias | elegant, fashionable |
| 4 | Old French | gourgias | — |