glamorous

adjective

ˈgla-mə-rəs How to pronounce glamorous (audio)
variants also glamourous
Definition of glamorousnext
1
as in exotic
excitingly or mysteriously unusual the glamorous sights and scents of a Turkish market

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2
as in charismatic
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract glamorous Hollywood celebrities whose every move is breathlessly recorded by the media

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Recent Examples of glamorous However, the traditional stone washing process born 50 years ago is less glamorous. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 Katz told me about choosing to give his full attention to someone standing in front of him, even though a much more glamorous opportunity was waiting elsewhere. — Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 These are not glamorous exercises that Notre Dame shows on social media. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Look for artwork and glamorous mirrors that are priced well and offer unique style. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for glamorous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glamorous
  1. exotic
  2. charismatic
  3. romantic
  4. attractive
  5. strange
  6. appealing
  7. marvelous
  8. charming
Adjective
  • Outside of cartoon land, however, the notion of boarding an exotic new flying machine—particularly one not yet certified by the Federal Aviation Administration—might not reassure a wary public.
    — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The band’s lo-fi sound and intermittent lush orchestrations felt exotic but somehow warm — the Irish counterpart to another contemporaneous example of the form, Scotland’s Belle and Sebastian.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of exotic
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  • Leatherwood will play Fox Thornton, Brendan’s best friend and fellow fisherman, a charismatic ladies’ man whose easy charm masks a deeper loyalty and vulnerability.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Leatherwood is set to play Fox Thornton, Brendan’s best friend and fellow fisherman, a charismatic ladies’ man whose easy charm masks a deeper loyalty and vulnerability.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of charismatic
Adjective
  • The romantic gesture set off a trend and from around 1790 to 1830, miniature artists began to house these tiny eyes in jewels as precious keepsakes.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Patrick Doyle wrote the MCU’s most romantic orchestral score.
    — EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of romantic
Adjective
  • Venus enters Libra and your 9th House of Travel, Learning, and Perspective, making new ideas, cultures, conversations, and experiences feel especially attractive.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • But analysts see the slide as an attractive entry point for investors, highlighting the company's scalable licensing model and the potential for licensees to benefit from the next wave of data center growth.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • That strange sense of incompletion hung over the Detroit Tigers’ clubhouse Saturday night.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Having collaborated with his parents since the late 1980s, Berenstain was no stranger to furthering the family legacy.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of strange
Adjective
  • Focus on the actual daily work of a potential new role, not just its appealing identity.
    — Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The quantity is appealing, but in the return from Atlanta, who is a true impact player/pitcher to help fill part of Skubal’s shoes?
    — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of appealing
Adjective
  • Budapest has marvelous music and museums, and plenty to see and do, and this is a splendid—and central—place to stay to start exploring.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The epoxy will do a marvelous job of filling the crack and staying put.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of marvelous
Adjective
  • Ovington Gardens and Ovington Square are both lined with charming Victorian townhouses—one of which has just hit the market.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026
  • An 8cm pile of true New Zealand wool gives this shag rug a charming bedhead quality.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of charming

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