GLAMOUROUS 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 Their work sits at the intersection of luxury hospitality architecture, boutique hotel design, resort development, guest experience design, and the less glamorous discipline that makes all of it function. — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 Or maybe somewhere just as hot, but with a more glamorous feel. — Eva Flowe august 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026 The film portrays a glamorous night out in Hollywood with each type of character that exists portrayed to get a real snapshot of this deadly disease, which is the leading killer of people under 45 years old in the US. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026 Otra Eyewear Zoya Sunglasses Oversized sunglasses are the unofficial-official uniform of Euro summer, making every beach day a little more glamorous. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glamorous

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Adjective

Turning electrons into a particle-hunting beam The GlueX experiment is built to investigate exotic mesons, particularly particles in which gluons—the particles that carry the strong nuclear force—may play a direct role.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026
Defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman throws out his share of exotic looks at practice, which forces Mensah to be on his toes.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of exotic

Adjective

Still, charismatic leaders who have pushed for dollarization have failed to date, suggesting that the patient may not want the money doctor’s medicine.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
Written by Power and Daniel Sweren-Becker, Love Love follows a struggling tennis phenom who falls for a charismatic local ball boy at the US Open.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of charismatic

Adjective

It Brizé’s fourth time in competition at Venice after the Fipresci Prize winning A Woman’s Life as well as Another World and romantic interlude Out of Season, starring Guillaume Canet and Rohrwacher.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026
Furthermore a Washington Post investigation found nearly 50 cases of officers charged with or accused of misusing the cameras, many involving tracking current or former romantic partners.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of romantic

Adjective

Using Stainless Polish On Your Fridge On the one hand, using stainless polish to clean a stainless steel fridge leaves a bright, attractive, reflective finish—but there’s a downside.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
Shaped like a giant leaf, this attractive play mat comes with six hanging plush toys that can be detached when your baby is ready for tummy time games.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of attractive

Adjective

Twenty-four hours after moving to London from New Zealand, Lavanda wanted to go out for a cocktail but felt strange going alone.

— Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
There are a lot of on-the-road songs about travels through this strange, heartbreaking, and beautiful planet.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of strange

Adjective

Among the 3,000 buildings the first licensed Black architect designed, from private residences to hotels, some of his most appealing—including one that formerly housed actor Denzel Washington’s family—can be found in Toluca Lake.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026
Another clear indication of a franchise running on fumes is that its most appealing element is now increasingly convoluted and tedious.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of appealing

Adjective

As noted previously, this is a marvelous time to enjoy the great outdoors.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026
Of course those are only two of the marvelous local crops on offer at both Breezy Willow and at our two local farmers’ markets — Tiber Park in the historic district and the Miller Library.

— Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of marvelous

Adjective

Dykstra’s drawings are beautifully detailed, thoughtful, charming and evocative.

— Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
As the plane descends, a lush landscape of verdant mountains that flow down into charming villages, beaches, and the crystal-clear waters beyond appears.

— Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

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