glamorous

[glam-er-uhs] / ˈglæm ər əs /

ADJECTIVE

sophisticated in style

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alluring attractive captivating charismatic charming classy elegant exciting fascinating flashy glam glittering lovely prestigious seductive smart

WEAK

bewitching dazzling drop-dead gorgeous enchanting entrancing foxy glossy looking like a million magnetic nifty righteous siren

Antonyms

STRONGEST

boring inelegant plain repellent repulsive ugly unfashionable unstylish

WEAK

dull lackluster unglamorous unsophisticated

Example Sentences

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The wrestling coach at the American school in Tokyo, Ernst’s glamorous courtesan Chizuko, and many of the characters are composites.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Which is how, after years of culinary self-improvement, I found myself becoming an evangelist for some of the least glamorous products in the grocery store.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Formula 1 has been racing in Monaco since the first world championship season in 1950 and it remains its most glamorous event.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Fashion bible Vogue seemed to agree, saying "Moore has never before so mastered this glamorous aesthetic that goes from timeless sophistication to daring modernity".

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

I was alone in my one-room job on Manhattan’s glamorous West Side and talking to myself.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman

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