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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 And the launch of the new series nods to the growing attachment people have for video podcasts that features hosts in less professional and less glamorous settings. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 Rae was not living the glamorous life in the hours before opening night. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026 Across the street from Edward Durell Stone’s landmark MoMA building in Midtown Manhattan stands one of New York’s most glamorous destinations for a French 75 and lavish accommodations suited to both a short trip and year-round living. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026 But word from the premiere was that the applause was mostly out of excitement over having the glamorous Bardem and Cruz in attendance. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 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
  • Monkeys, tigers, exotic birds destined for the pet trade or as trophies, reptiles and sea cucumbers prized for food and medicine all pass through the region's airports and border crossings, according to officials with the network.
    — John Donegan LONG BEACH POST, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Having the good fortune to be present at a musical revolution’s ground zero, Hynde’s exotic American watched her British pals quickly turn into first-gen punk legends and form the Damned, the Sex Pistols, the Slits, the Clash.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of exotic
Adjective
  • Moore’s Mona finds herself in the thrall of a charismatic community theater director played, in a delightful bit of typecasting, by Paul Giamatti.
    — John Ross, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026
  • At the heart of this imbroglio unfolds a gallery of colorful characters, all revolving around an ultra-charismatic art dealer.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of charismatic
Adjective
  • The couple, who went Instagram official last month, shared a series of snaps from their romantic vacation together.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The romantic silhouette, especially in that shade of purple, was eye-catching, certainly a standout fashion moment on the red carpet that night.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of romantic
Adjective
  • The 10-year Treasury yield at nearly two-decade highs above 5% starts to look like a pretty attractive risk-free return.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
  • New London officials are eagerly endorsing Spinnaker Real Estate Partners’ proposal as a way to draw some of the thousands of new employees being hired by nearby Electric Boat while recapturing a stretch of attractive waterfront at the marina.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • In a strange quirk of the 2026-27 fixture list, Leeds have been sent to the scenes of those crimes in quick succession once again.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • In short, unruly crowds, strange smells, intrusive noise and late nights are not unique inventions of the TikTok era.
    — Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of strange
Adjective
  • And, fortuitously for would-be sponsors, something happened in tennis that made these arrangements even more appealing.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Amy and Rosie are intensely appealing women, yet their lives with men have been a washout.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of appealing
Adjective
  • Sometimes sweaty, sometimes sneering, often grandiose, and always conflicted, this Hansen presents the actor with a marvelous opportunity to demonstrate his stupefying range.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Japanese arthouse favorite Hirokazu Koreeda returns to his wheelhouse to marvelous effect with Look Back, an aching drama about growing up and making art, featuring a pair of stunning performances from child actors.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of marvelous
Adjective
  • In its reporting, Southern Living magazine praised the fan-favorite destination for its charming downtown and proximity to scenic views.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The time-bending romance, led by the charming Louis Garrel, is based on Hungry Heart, a book of shorts by Eshkol Nevo.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of charming

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