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 unlikely vehicle is not some glamorous investigative exposé or Pulitzer-winning newsroom crusade.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

Already catering to one of the more glamorous fan bases in the league, the Lakers added a row of courtside seats behind each basket for postseason games.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Many were celebrities in their own right who just happened to be romantically involved with top footballers, others were girl-next-door types with ordinary jobs seen as living a glamorous dream.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

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

Once a year, like Cinderella, my mom’s life is glamorous.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

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