GLAMOROUS Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

glamorous

adjective

ˈgla-mə-rəs

variants also glamourous

Definition of glamorous

as in exotic

excitingly or mysteriously unusual the glamorous sights and scents of a Turkish market

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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 Of course, a glamorous night out like this requires a black-tie ensemble that’s both formal and enchanting. — Aaron Royce, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026 Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander in the teaser trailer first appear as glamorous players in the luxury real estate and private security businesses for celebrity and high net worth clients in Miami and New York. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 Robot built for repetition Concrete drilling is hardly the most glamorous part of building a data center. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026 Last week, Gia posted a TikTok lamenting the less glamorous side of WAG life, namely that roster moves keep taking all her friends away. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glamorous

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Adjective

Another interesting direction is canvas bags paired with exotic-leather pouches, creating a contrast between materials and textures.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
And the script grounded the story in themes that were immediately recognizable, despite its exotic settings.

— Brent Lang, IndieWire, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of exotic

Adjective

In the first, a best-selling mystery author dies, and Benoit Blanc, a charismatic and inquisitive private eye played by Daniel Craig, must investigate.

— New York Times, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
But the appointment of the 69-year-old Tagle, a charismatic figure previously tipped as a possible pope, was an important piece of housekeeping.

— Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of charismatic

Adjective

Once a farrier's shop, Bygones Cocktail Bar, centered on a horseshoe bar, has romantic lighting, cocktails executed with joy and delight, and a laissez-faire atmosphere.

— Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
And the cliffside cocktail bars provide a romantic stage where tourists gather for each Santorini sunset.

— Rick Steves, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of romantic

Adjective

Cam, Aneha, Malaine Once again, a rizzless man is empowered to choose between two attractive women.

— Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
The recent volatility in the equity markets has created some potentially attractive opportunities for investors willing to look past near-term choppiness.

— Nick Wells, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of attractive

Adjective

The therapist suggested that losing curiosity about a partner can sometimes make attention from someone outside the relationship particularly appealing.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Houmt Souk, Tunisia Djerba — the largest island in North Africa — offers an appealing alternative to the archaeological sites and desert landscapes elsewhere in Tunisia.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of appealing

Adjective

But Pattinson is also surrounded by marvelous turns from Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, and Phoebe Bridgers as Lance Oppenheim’s drama dives into the series’ uneasy ascent to must-watch TV.

— Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
The Panic of 1837—perhaps the worst of them all—gave rise to a long series of marvelous psychoses culminating in Know-Nothingism, which flourished around a dozen years after the crash.

— J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of marvelous

Adjective

While renting a charming Mediterranean Revival-style villa in the Hollywood Hills, the FBI tapped her phone lines and the CIA covertly intercepted and opened her mail.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
The author behind the singular Elizabeth Zott returns with ‘Peck & Peck,’ a sharp, charming satire on the pretensions and perils of literary gatekeepers.

— Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

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