Definition

Adjective: 1. Having an air of allure, romance, and excitement: Describing something or someone that possesses a captivating, fascinating, and often sophisticated charm associated with luxury, fashion, or fame. 2. Attractive in an exciting and often mysterious way: Characterized by an appealing and enchanting quality that suggests an idealized, desirable lifestyle.

Usage

The adjective "glamourous" (also spelled "glamorous") is used to describe people, places, events, or things that are strikingly attractive, elegant, and associated with wealth, style, or fame. It implies more than just physical beauty; it suggests an aura of charm, sophistication, and exciting appeal.

Examples

• Describing a person:
  • She looked glamourous in her evening gown and jewels.
  • The party was full of glamourous socialites and celebrities.
• Describing a place or thing:
  • They lead a glamourous life, traveling to exotic locations.
  • The film portrays a glamourous version of 1920s Paris.

Advanced Usage

• "glamourously" (adverb): In a glamourous manner.
  • She was glamourously dressed for the red carpet event.
• The term can sometimes be used ironically or to critique superficial appeal.
  • The brochure promised a glamourous adventure, but the reality was quite ordinary.

Variants and Related Words

• Glamorous: The more common spelling variant of "glamourous". Both are correct.
• Glamour (noun): The attractive or exciting quality that makes someone or something seem appealing or special.
  • The glamour of old Hollywood.
• Glamorize (verb): To make something seem glamourous or more attractive than it really is.
  • The show tends to glamorize the life of a spy.

Synonyms

• Alluring: Powerfully and mysteriously attractive.
• Charming: Pleasant, attractive, and charismatic.
• Elegant: Graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.
• Stylish: Fashionably elegant and sophisticated.
• Captivating: Capable of attracting and holding interest.

Antonyms

• Dull: Lacking interest or excitement.
• Plain: Not beautiful or attractive; simple.
• Unattractive: Not pleasing to look at.
• Ordinary: With no special or distinctive features; normal.

Idioms and Phrases

• Glamour profession/job: A career perceived as exciting, fashionable, or prestigious.
  • Many consider acting to be a glamour profession.
• Glamour shot: A photograph, especially a portrait, that emphasizes the subject's attractive and stylish qualities.
  • The magazine featured a glamour shot of the actress on the cover.

Adjective

1. having an air of allure, romance and excitement
   • glamorous movie stars