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 of glamorous

• exotic
• romantic
• strange
• marvelous

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

Reheating last night’s spaghetti may not sound like the most glamorous lunch suggestion, but consider it for your gut health. — Violeta Valdés, Vogue, 17 July 2026

According to People, the sisters enjoyed a glamorous getaway to Paris during Haute Couture Fashion Week. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 17 July 2026

This glamorous resort also has a house reef teeming with fish, ideal for snorkeling around the island and a Marine Discovery Center. — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026

And while eyes were on Towns, who, along with his team, took home the award for Best Team, Woods also commanded attention in a glamorous gold look worth a standing ovation. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

glamour + -ous

First Known Use

1838, 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