glamorous
adjective
glam·or·ous ˈgla-mə-rəs 
ˈglam-
variants or less commonly glamourous
: full of glamour : excitingly attractive
a glamorous actress
a glamorous life
glamorously adverb
glamorousness noun
Synonyms
- bizarro
- exotic
- fantastic
- fantastical
- marvelous
- marvellous
- outlandish
- romantic
- strange
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Example Sentences
She looked glamorous in her formal black gown. She wore a glamorous black gown. A private investigator's job isn't as glamorous as people think.
Recent Examples on the Web Her arm raises to reveal the majestic drape of fringe from her leather jacket, a look that is both glamorous and swaggering. 
Sarah Hepola, ELLE, 12 Sep. 2022 The word is a portmanteau or a combination of two words — glamorous and camping. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 Johnson has previously cited the latter as a major influence, and the films even share an inciting incident: a group of friends is invited to a glamorous and exotic locale to play a murder mystery game. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Sure, there might be a remote tech or finance position ready to whisk you off your feet, the standard but glamorous Patrick Dempsey figure in our rom-com metaphor. Chloe Berger, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2022 First held in 1932 as the Esposizione d’Arte Cinematografica—then just a section of the Biennale—the Venice Film Festival is not only the oldest festival of its kind in the world, but also the most glamorous (with the possible exception of Cannes). Vogue, 27 Aug. 2022 Jennifer Lopez chose a monochrome red strapless top-and-mini skirt ensemble for her 30th birthday that was equal parts casual and glamorous, while Beyoncé opted for a simple tank top and denim mini skirt for her 20th birthday party. Frances Solá-santiago, refinery29.com, 26 Aug. 2022 Choose a glossy finish to add an extra-glamorous touch. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2022 With one of the prettiest patios in town, Le Colonial is the most upscale and glamorous Vietnamese restaurant in Houston. Mai Pham, Chron, 23 Aug. 2022 See More
Sarah Hepola, ELLE, 12 Sep. 2022 The word is a portmanteau or a combination of two words — glamorous and camping. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 Johnson has previously cited the latter as a major influence, and the films even share an inciting incident: a group of friends is invited to a glamorous and exotic locale to play a murder mystery game. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Sure, there might be a remote tech or finance position ready to whisk you off your feet, the standard but glamorous Patrick Dempsey figure in our rom-com metaphor. Chloe Berger, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2022 First held in 1932 as the Esposizione d’Arte Cinematografica—then just a section of the Biennale—the Venice Film Festival is not only the oldest festival of its kind in the world, but also the most glamorous (with the possible exception of Cannes). Vogue, 27 Aug. 2022 Jennifer Lopez chose a monochrome red strapless top-and-mini skirt ensemble for her 30th birthday that was equal parts casual and glamorous, while Beyoncé opted for a simple tank top and denim mini skirt for her 20th birthday party. Frances Solá-santiago, refinery29.com, 26 Aug. 2022 Choose a glossy finish to add an extra-glamorous touch. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2022 With one of the prettiest patios in town, Le Colonial is the most upscale and glamorous Vietnamese restaurant in Houston. Mai Pham, Chron, 23 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
glamour + -ous
First Known Use
1861, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
glamorous
adjective
glam·or·ous ˈgla-mə-rəs
: very exciting and attractive
glamorous travel
a glamorous actress
glamorous
adjective
variants also glamourous
1
as in exotic
excitingly or mysteriously unusual the glamorous sights and scents of a Turkish market Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- exotic
- picturesque
- colorful
- romantic
- marvelous
- fantastical
- strange
- fantastic
- marvellous
- outlandish
- fascinating
- dark
- enchanting
- magical
- alluring
- bizarro
- quaint
- foreign
- captivating
- alien
- faraway
- distant
- remote
- picture-book
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unglamorous
- unromantic
- unexotic
- familiar
- nonglamorous
- nonexotic
- plain-Jane
2
as in attractive
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract glamorous Hollywood celebrities whose every move is breathlessly recorded by the media Synonyms & Similar Words
- attractive
- seductive
- charismatic
- charming
- appealing
- fascinating
- alluring
- luring
- interesting
- enchanting
- captivating
- exciting
- intriguing
- bewitching
- engaging
- riveting
- magnetic
- tempting
- entrancing
- absorbing
- gripping
- haunting
- fetching
- hypnotic
- inviting
- enticing
- engrossing
- elfin
- mesmerizing
- enthralling
- tantalizing
- delightful
- pleasing
- arresting
- spellbinding
- galvanic
- hypnotizing
- pleasant
- winning
- beckoning
- titillating
- darling
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- repulsive
- boring
- revolting
- repugnant
- tedious
- repellent
- tiresome
- irksome
- awful
- unalluring
- hideous
- horrible
- shocking
- wearisome
- obnoxious
- loathsome
- distasteful
- appalling
- odious
- abhorrent
- offensive
- drab
- dull
- horrid
- abominable
- sickening
- humdrum
- horrendous
- monotonous
- nauseating
- invidious
- dreary
- repellant
- flat
- repelling
- noisome
- pedestrian
- ponderous
- leaden
- jading