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

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Each section of the building’s exterior is paired with a layer of terra-cotta pilasters that don both the east and west façades of the tower, giving it a glamorous aged feel without overdoing it. —Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024

The reality star sported an all-white ensemble which featured a deep V-neck dress paired with a glamorous cape. —Marina Watts, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024

Spanish Retreat, Hollywood Hills Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb The Spanish Colonial Revival style is typical of Hollywood and offers a glamorous lens through which to experience the city. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024

In a destination famous for its easy-breezy vibe, Regent Santa Monica Beach is now the most high-profile and most glamorous in the game. —Chadner Navarro, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

glamour + -ous

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

glamorous

adjective

glam·​or·​ous

variants also glamourous

ˈglam-(ə-)rəs 

: excitingly attractive : full of glamour

glamorously adverb

glamorousness noun