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Glamorous: meaning, definitions and examples

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glamorous

 

[ ˈɡlæmərəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

fashion industry

Having an attractive and exciting appearance, often relating to fashion, beauty, or entertainment.

Synonyms

chic, elegant, fancy, stylish

Examples of usage

  • She looked glamorous in her evening gown.
  • The movie star always appears glamorous on the red carpet.
Context #2 | Adjective

everyday life

Full of charm, romance, and excitement, often in an exaggerated or unrealistic way.

Synonyms

dazzling, glitzy, lavish, opulent

Examples of usage

  • The idea of living a glamorous life in Hollywood is often far from reality.
  • She imagined a glamorous future filled with luxury and adventure.

Translations

Translations of the word "glamorous" in other languages:

🇵🇹 glamoroso

🇮🇳 आकर्षक

🇩🇪 glamourös

🇮🇩 mempesona

🇺🇦 гламурний

🇵🇱 glamour

🇯🇵 魅力的

🇫🇷 glamour

🇪🇸 glamoroso

🇹🇷 büyüleyici

🇰🇷 매력적인

🇸🇦 ساحر

🇨🇿 okouzlující

🇸🇰 očarujúci

🇨🇳 迷人的

🇸🇮 očarljiv

🇮🇸 glæsilegur

🇰🇿 әсем

🇬🇪 მომხიბლავი

🇦🇿 cazibədar

🇲🇽 glamoroso

Etymology

The word 'glamorous' originated in the early 20th century from the noun 'glamour' meaning 'magic spell' or 'enchantment'. Over time, it evolved to describe an attractive, exciting, and often luxurious appearance or lifestyle. The term became popular in the fashion and entertainment industries, symbolizing a sense of charm, elegance, and sophistication.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,281, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.