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

Soon, the sky's most glamorous evening performer will take its leave. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026

The glamorous resort is set along the beach with two oceanfront pools, a private beach, and an award-winning spa. — Megan Dubois, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

The couple, who have been married for 12 years, kept things classic, both opting for black and glamorous coordinating style. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

Actors want to look glamorous for their premieres, yet the heat and humidity are always a factor. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 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