glamorous
adjective
glam·or·ous
ˈgla-mə-rəs 
ˈglam-
variants
or less commonly glamourous
: full of glamour : excitingly attractive
a glamorous actress
a glamorous life
glamorously
adverb
glamorousness
noun
Synonyms
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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Cinzano, previously a financier and property developer, has not had the typical artist’s trajectory (and his family lineage is also more glamorous than most — his great-grandfather was a founder of Fiat Automobiles and his family runs the Cinzano wine company).
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Morgan Meier, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2024
Christmas shows Morgan is living a glamorous life and doesn’t heed the warning of her Aunty Brewster (Telma Hopkins).
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Subtle hints of tinsel can go a long way in adding sparkle among other ornaments and ribbon, or drench your tree with tinsel only for a minimalist yet glamorous look.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
The first book, covering 1936 to 1950 or so, showcases glamorous stars as well as the work that went into keeping their glamour mysterious; the second book focuses on the 1950s through 1972, when cultural shifts heralded more independence and diversity.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Morgan Meier, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2024
Christmas shows Morgan is living a glamorous life and doesn’t heed the warning of her Aunty Brewster (Telma Hopkins).
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Subtle hints of tinsel can go a long way in adding sparkle among other ornaments and ribbon, or drench your tree with tinsel only for a minimalist yet glamorous look.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
The first book, covering 1936 to 1950 or so, showcases glamorous stars as well as the work that went into keeping their glamour mysterious; the second book focuses on the 1950s through 1972, when cultural shifts heralded more independence and diversity.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Glamorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glamorous. Accessed 30 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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