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

They've been led there by the constant negativity, acting like the Lakers and a handful of others are the only ones who matter, and tactics like rampant speculation about when a star in a small market will ask for a trade to a more glamorous destination. —Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024

Brennan was a celebrated, glamorous Irish writer with a New Yorker column that observed the city. —Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024

Between its rich history and even wealthier denizens, the Principality of Monaco reigns supreme as the world’s most glamorous and exclusive motorsport destination. —Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024

One of the best — and certainly the most glamorous — spots on the island to sip and savor, Remy Bar & Salon, offers a menu of signature tipples like the Eden Colada, with rum and Champagne, as well as expertly mixed classics. —Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 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