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 Met Gala turned New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art into the world's most glamorous red carpet, with A-list actors, musicians, athletes, artists and designers coming together for charity -- and offering their best looks.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

The mostly female attendees range from 30 years old to over 70 and are attired in outfits including cutoffs, tank tops, straw fedoras and glamorous full-length dresses.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Opening with a hard left turn toward the fatalistic is a bold statement for the sequel to a mostly pithy film about the glamorous world of fashion publishing.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Miles Chamley-Watson still remembers the moment he arrived at his Met Gala table nine years ago and surveyed the world's most glamorous fashion event.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

According to Smith, he had lived an adventurous and glamorous life.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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