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glamorous

adjective
glam·​or·​ous | \ ˈglam-rÉ™s How to pronounce glamorous (audio) , ˈgla-mÉ™-\
variants: or less commonly glamourous

Definition of glamorous

: full of glamour : excitingly attractive a glamorous actress a glamorous life

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Other Words from glamorous

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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Recent Examples on the Web

All of the top 10 riders in the season standings will be in action at the stunning venue next to the famous Pampelonne Beach near the glamorous French Riviera resort. CNN, "Show jumping stars join jet set in Saint-Tropez for LGCT showdown," 12 Sep. 2019 Last year, for example, Viejas Casino & Resort opened the glamorous Willows Hotel & Spa, a 159-room, all-suites, all-adult, non-smoking hotel tower, complete with its own pool. Michele Parente, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Lavish casino hotel suites offer taste of the sweet life," 8 Sep. 2019 One of the oldest bars in Denver, the Oxford Hotel’s glamorous bar has tons of history, including the legend of a postal worker who bellied up to the bar at Christmastime on his way to deliver presents in Central City. Allyson Reedy, The Know, "Are these Colorado restaurants haunted? That depends on who you ask.," 23 Aug. 2019 For glamorous gourmets: Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum Perched above Paradise Bay, the Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum has 137 rooms, suites, apartments, and villas decked out with neutral tones and handsome teak paneling. Chris Leadbeater, National Geographic, "Discover Turkey’s under-the-radar seaside paradise," 14 Aug. 2019 Such bottles sell not so much a pale pink liquor as a glamorous lifestyle fantasy. The Economist, "Even the French are learning to drink pink," 1 Aug. 2019 Now 93 years old, Janet still reveals glimpses of the glamorous blue-eyed blonde who moved to New York City as a teenager and became a model. Michelle Matthews | Mmatthews@al.com, al.com, "Meet Janet May, Alabama’s 93-year-old B&B hostess," 23 July 2019 The introductory divinities are amusingly portrayed -- Sydney Baedke as a glamorous, seductive Fortuna, Jennifer Aylmer a schoolmarmish Virtu, Michaela Wolz a tomboyish Amore. Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, "Coming-of-age story packs an emotional wallop with its premiere at opera festival," 18 June 2019 Keep up with all of the most glamorous looks from the festival below. Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Victoria's Secret Angel Elsa Hosk Dropped an Earring on the Red Carpet and Recovered Like a Champ," 29 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of glamorous

1861, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for glamorous

glamour + -ous

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More Definitions for glamorous

glamorous

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of glamorous

: very exciting and attractive : full of glamour

glamorous

adjective
glam·​or·​ous | \ ˈgla-mÉ™-rÉ™s How to pronounce glamorous (audio) \

Kids Definition of glamorous

: very exciting and attractive glamorous travel a glamorous actress

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