glamorous

adjective

glam·​or·​ous ˈgla-mə-rəs How to pronounce glamorous (audio)
ˈglam-
variants or less commonly glamourous
: full of glamour : excitingly attractive
a glamorous actress
a glamorous life
glamorously adverb
glamorousness noun

Examples of glamorous in a Sentence

She looked glamorous in her formal black gown. She wore a glamorous black gown. A private investigator's job isn't as glamorous as people think.
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Each section of the building’s exterior is paired with a layer of terra-cotta pilasters that don both the east and west façades of the tower, giving it a glamorous aged feel without overdoing it. Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024 The reality star sported an all-white ensemble which featured a deep V-neck dress paired with a glamorous cape. Marina Watts, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024 Spanish Retreat, Hollywood Hills Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb The Spanish Colonial Revival style is typical of Hollywood and offers a glamorous lens through which to experience the city. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024 In a destination famous for its easy-breezy vibe, Regent Santa Monica Beach is now the most high-profile and most glamorous in the game. Chadner Navarro, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for glamorous 

Word History

Etymology

glamour + -ous

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of glamorous was in 1861

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“Glamorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glamorous. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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glamorous

adjective
glam·​or·​ous
variants also glamourous
: excitingly attractive : full of glamour
glamorously adverb
glamorousness noun

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