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gorgeously

adverb

«gorgeously» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

In a very beautiful or splendid way, with great show. tree →

In the lessons

in stories, a character dresses gorgeously for a special occasion, meaning in fine clothes

Examples

  • She dressed gorgeously for the ball. tree →
  • The room was gorgeously decorated with flowers. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

Means in splendid, showy clothing, as the Assyrian soldiers were dressed.

Interpretation. The image of Oholibah chasing handsome Assyrians is read as Judah chasing foreign powers for protection instead of trusting God.

Examples

  • She doted upon the Assyrians, governors and rulers, warriors, clothed most gorgeously, horsemen riding upon horses, all of them handsome young men. (Prophets EZK.23.12, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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