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

• exotic
• picturesque
• colorful
• fantastical
• marvellous
• romantic
• marvelous
• 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

And today, with its premiere on Prime Video, State Farm proves that even a brand in one of the least glamorous categories can create entertainment that belongs on the same stage as mainstream programming. —Jamie Gutfreund, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025

Covers from the Jazz Age hold a glamorous mystique that proved especially enticing. —The New Yorker, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025

One of the many highlights of the state visit is the glamorous state banquet, which will take place Wednesday evening. —Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025

The glamorous look is more daring than Robbie's usual red carpet choices, but stands out as a striking entry in the naked dress trend. —Charles Trepany, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

glamour + -ous

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for glamorous

• amorous
• clamorous
• gammarus

Kids Definition

glamorous

adjective

glam·​or·​ous

variants also glamourous

ˈglam-(ə-)rəs 

: excitingly attractive : full of glamour

glamorously adverb

glamorousness noun