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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The idea is to take advantage of the elegance of heeled pumps and bring a more glamorous twist to skintight denim. Renata Joffre, Glamour, 19 Apr. 2025 As an artist who has crafted the most radiant and glamorous looks for industry starlets, Sir John has certainly perfected his methods. Cierra Black, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025 Eleven Interiors Eleven Interiors designed a glamorous custom wet bar in a client’s penthouse, incorporating brass and glass shelving to provide display opportunities for the client’s extensive glassware and liquor collection. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2025 At this point, Florida has no three-star restaurants and only one two-star restaurant, the glamorous French spot L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon in Miami’s Design District. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025 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 22 Apr. 2025.

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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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