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
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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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
The footwear designer reimagined the brand’s signature and popular Tequila strappy, classic sandal silhouette into trendy mules with a glamorous 1950s flair and a minimalist outline.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Lopez stars as Marisa, a single mom and New York native who works as a housekeeper in a glamorous, high-class hotel.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
For a more luxurious option, splurge on a stay at The Breakers, a glamorous resort dating back to the Gilded Age.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
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“Glamorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glamorous. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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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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