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 In the Trumpian mind, Europe is to the world as Manhattan is to America—an irksomely glamorous den of effeteness and decay. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 William and Kate’s outings followed a glamorous state banquet at Windsor Castle on October 20, where the royal family hosted the Sultan of Oman. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 25 Oct. 2026 Lielle, set in a glamorous subterranean room on West Pico Boulevard, is the culmination of Swedish chef Marcus Jernmark’s years of experience in high-end temples around the world. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026 Jenner’s shine came with a side of old-school, glamorous power dressing. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Oct. 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
  • Investigators found in a closet dozens of Louis Vuitton handbags lining the top shelf, many pairs of Christian Louboutin boots and a display case full of handbags made of exotic furs.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • MetLife also covers grief counseling and cremation benefits, trims your deductible for each claim-free year and, in some states, insures exotic pets such as birds, reptiles and rabbits.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of exotic
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  • One thing that struck me about the election is that unlike in past party sweeps — say, the Democrats in 2008 with Obama — there was no central, charismatic figure around which all these House and Senate and local races coalesced.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Four years later, my friends and family living elsewhere were confident that there was no way Texans would choose a toad like Ted Cruz for senator over the radiantly charismatic Beto O’Rourke.
    — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of charismatic
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  • In many cases, boards and investors focused on ethical breaches, such as executives using company funds inappropriately or advancing the careers of romantic partners who reported to them.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
  • My Beloved’s casually romantic chassis—but Kings of Leon are still prone to occasionally rocking out, for better or worse.
    — Larry Fitzmaurice, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of romantic
Adjective
  • With shares well above their October lows, Cramer cautioned that further gains will depend on sustained execution rather than an attractive valuation alone.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Incorporating open shelves in the kitchen helped maximize storage while enabling the designer to showcase more of the home’s attractive chink log siding.
    — Sallie Lewis, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of attractive
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  • Talk about strange beginnings at Friday’s City Section Division I football playoff opener between Sun Valley Poly and host Marshall.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • And having one of those is as strange and terrifying as anything else in the universe.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of strange
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  • The Max2 is an appealing option for content creators who want to take advantage of the creative possibilities of a 360-degree video camera, as well as surfers, snowboarders, motorcyclists, and others who want to get the whole world in the shot.
    — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026
  • But what makes this jewelry trend especially appealing is the opportunity to make it entirely your own.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of appealing
Adjective
  • Jeon is marvelous in the role, allowing flashes of envy, resentment, and longing to surface beneath Mi-ok’s cheerful, accommodating manner without diminishing her warmth or loyalty.
    — Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • But despite this, they were still conceived of as being located within the mounds themselves, real-world anchors for these strange, marvelous realms.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of marvelous
Adjective
  • Robertson and Sepulveda play two friends who travel to a remote Italian village to settle a family estate, where their trip spirals into a deadly game of deception at the hands of a charming hunter with a terrifying secret (Armitage).
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The hair was much less polished, but all the more charming and elegant for it.
    — María Diez, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of charming

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