I’m a guy and I’ve been called these terms. I’m not really sure if this is supposed to be a compliment. The first time a girl said I was ‘gorgeous’ I thought they were mocking me, but then someone else called me ‘cute’ and I got insecure that I was too feminine. Is this meant to be a compliment or an insult?
For example; Would you rather call guys like Timothee Chalamet (in the pic) gorgeous or handsome?
Yes, this word can be used to describe guys, and it was probably a compliment.
No, this word shouldn’t be used to describe guys and it was probably an insult.
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Can the words beautiful or gorgeous be used to describe men?
Wow if this is the problem in your life, count your lucky stars.
The poll results have it - this is nothing to worry about. Different people prefer different words, but you must deep down know that they are all positive.
by the way, have you heard Chalamet is going to head the new Dune? Quite the get for him. I personally questioned a little whether he is right for that part, but then I never saw the original movie or read the book and thought
Kyle MacLachlan was an odd choice for a lead in that context, so what do I know. My husband said the book describes him as a very good looking man (I forget the author's exact word choice) and had a certain aura about him. These two guys are more akin to runway models, especially Chalamet. They have finer bone structure and good versatile hair, and these things suit that modelling world very well.
Have you seen 'Call Me by Your Name'? It's with Chalamet and Armie Hammer, both good in it. About a brief affair between them, and the painfulness of love in general. The two men are very different physically, but they each have their appeal.
Definitely! I only use it to describe what I would call prettier-looking guys (Timothee Chalamet, Troye Sivan, etc.)
It’s a different way of calling someone attractive, but in a more aesthetically pleasing way. Similar to how a cute guy is attractive in an endearing or adorable way, or how a hot guy is attractive in more of a sexy way.
I’ve been called both. The first time I remember being called beautiful was when I was in my teens. We were dating and we were cuddling after we had sex.
She looked in my eye as she rubbed my face and said “You’re so beautiful.” She said it so softly with this conviction in her voice. Like she couldn’t believe what she saw. Back then I was too inexperienced to understand how rare and meaningful it is for someone to look at anyone that way and truly believe it.
Whenever a woman tells me that I never take it for granted. They’re talking about your soul.
Yes, or they should. I’ve been called both of these terms and they’ve made me blush every time, so why not? “Cute” has always been welcomed by me too. Why are we gendering complimentary words now? 😒🤦🏻♂️
Of course some men are appealing in different ways. Young Marlon Brando and Hayden Christiansen cannot be described as anything other than classically handsome. Leonardo Dicaprio and Harry Styles, are two men who I would say are very pretty, pretty in feminine and masculine way. Young Pierce Brosnan and Henry Cavill, are attractive in a very sexually appealing masculine way... so let's call them sexy.
To be honest, gorgeous applies to all of the above. Though for some reason I feel throughly entertained when guys try to figure out the meanings. It's true I wouldn't call a guy I'm attracted to cute. Cute is a mouse. Cute is your friend's boyfriend. You say cute because you don't like them, but you have to say something positive. Cute is also teasing though. I will tell my boyfriend he's cute because it will rile him up 'I'm NOT cute' lol yes you are.
Yes and you chose the right picture of the poster child for beautiful men haha. He’s a perfect example of a man most would agree is “beautiful” and that many women go crazy for. I’d call him beautiful because his face is as chiseled as a greek statue! It’s a definite compliment I think.
i would bever call a guy beautufl cause to me thats more femanint however i would say gorgeous cause to me that can be mulitsexed and mean hot in general or whole package regarless of what gender. HAndsome also but gorgeous to me more is acurate wit hboth for whole package.
Yeah, handsome is the compliment I expected women to use but I’ve heard more beautiful and gorgeous and I was confused at first. Thanks for the answer.
It's a compliment. Beauty is loved all around the world. We're attracted to it because beauty is instintivly associated with youth and health. It's a good think to be called that, male, female or whatever people identify as.
I've never had a girl call me handsome, gorgeous, beautiful. Etc. I have been told I have a nice ass though. Lol Not sure what makes a nice ass on a guy but ok.
Masculinity is in your character man. Some men have beautiful facial features that make him look like a woman. But if you have a character of a real man, it's not a big deal
i might get laughed at for this but, in the lyrics of TSwift, "You're so gorgeous, I can't say anything to your face, cas look at your face. you're gorgeous." talking about her man
I use it naturally .. it’s more meaningful in my opinion Bc women get called Beautiful all the time just curious Being women or for wearing flowers lol. So def a compliment.👍🏻
Well it definitely depends on the context of how it was used. I see no problem with the term itself but you need to know you're being called beautiful or gorgeous for the right reasons
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