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

Talley’s glamorous sensibilities and his larger-than-life persona shined through in each room. —Essence, 4 Nov. 2025

The two hit the event in glamorous designs that perfectly complemented each other. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025

That’s just the reality of life at Real Madrid, and the main reason why arguably the most glamorous coaching job in club football is also one of the most difficult to succeed in. —Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025

This year’s dramatic lineup, though rich in prestige titles, is notably less crowded than the more glamorous and high-profile comedy or musical categories. —Clayton Davis, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025

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