glamorous

adjective

glam·​or·​ous ˈgla-mə-rəs How to pronounce glamorous (audio)
ˈglam-
variants or less commonly glamourous
: full of glamour : excitingly attractive
a glamorous actress
a glamorous life
glamorously adverb
glamorousness noun

Examples of glamorous in a Sentence

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.
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What did excite Redmayne was starring in a globe-trotting TV drama with glamorous backdrops like London, New York, Germany, Spain and Afghanistan — even if many of the scenes were actually shot in Croatia, Hungary and Austria — allowing the audience the joys of armchair tourism. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024 During the press tour and premiere run for her latest film, A Complete Unknown, Fanning has been experimenting with glamorous, era-appropriate hair moments. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024 The brand is looking to bring a flavor of its rustic roots by staging an event resembling a country fair rather than a glamorous fashion gathering. Sandra Salibian, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024 Its standout features include a signature suite on the entire top floor with a private terrace, another full floor for wellness and a modern European brasserie with an outdoor terrace and a glamorous cocktail bar. Ann Abel, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for glamorous 

Word History

Etymology

glamour + -ous

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of glamorous was in 1861

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“Glamorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glamorous. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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glamorous

adjective
glam·​or·​ous
variants also glamourous
: excitingly attractive : full of glamour
glamorously adverb
glamorousness noun

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