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

Business travel can look glamorous from the outside, with perks like airport lounge access, expense accounts, and the ability to rack up points and earn status. —Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026

Paparazzi were known to wait outside the doors at 20 North Moore Street, hoping for a glimpse of the glamorous young couple. —Khloe Quill , Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026

Ridley is also glad that Stephens can handle a less-than-glamorous role on the team. —Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026

My aunts and my mom were the most beautiful, glamorous women. —Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 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