glamorous

Or glam·our·ous

[glam-er-uhs]

adjective

1. full of glamour; charmingly or fascinatingly attractive, especially in a mysterious or magical way.

   Synonyms: bewitching, alluring, fascinating, beguiling

2. full of excitement, adventure, and unusual activity.

   the glamorous job of a foreign correspondent.

glamorous

/ ˈɡlæmərəs /

adjective

1. possessing glamour; alluring and fascinating

   a glamorous career

2. beautiful and smart, esp in a showy way

   a glamorous woman

Other Word Forms

• glamorously adverb
• glamourously adverb
• glamorousness noun
• glamourousness noun
• ultraglamorous adjective
• unglamorous adjective
• unglamorously adverb
• unglamorousness noun
• unglamourous adjective
• unglamourously adverb
• unglamourousness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of glamorous¹

First recorded in 1935–40; glamor ( def. ) + -ous

Example Sentences

In its glamorous early years, it drew celebrities, models, merchants, generals, royalty and journalists.

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“Well, I guess I can see why. Look how glamorous this all is.”

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Princess Beatrice oversaw a refurbishment of the cottage and later described it as the "most glamorous Wendy house ever" in a BBC documentary celebrating Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee.

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Access to clubby lounges and events can feel glamorous, but some of the more overlooked perks are often also most useful.

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Add-on experiences like the glamorous awards show, the Bravos, and live tapings start at $220.

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Related Words

• alluring 
• attractive 
• captivating 
• charismatic 
• charming 
• classy 
• elegant 
• exciting 
• fascinating 
• flashy 
• glam 
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• lovely 
• prestigious 
• seductive 
• smart