Definitions

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

Frozen vegetables are one of the least glamorous but most reliable forms of kitchen insurance I know.

From Salon • May 22, 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

His adverts featured glamorous images of London and testimonies from apparently satisfied customers.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

And, in an unexpected twist, war had turned Olka, a woman who once had no patience for fashion, glamorous.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

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