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

The figure that actually matters is the least glamorous one, namely months of dividend and interest coverage held in cash. — Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

This means that Son Ermità's current gastronomic offering will be complemented by Binidufà’s restaurant specializing in vegetarian cuisine and the sister hotel’s glamorous bar. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

Inspired by one of the sweaters Monroe wore in her final photo shoot, slip into this beauty to feel glamorous while staying warm. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Housed in a former bank – with the original doors intact – there’s nothing staid or corporate about this glamorous new hotel. — Ann Lee, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 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