Word
glamorous
Phoneticsglam·orous
US/ˈɡɫæmɝəs/
UK/ɡlˈæməɹəs/
Definitions
01stylish and exciting
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. attractive in an exciting and special way, often connected with wealth or fame.
adj. possessing an alluring or exciting quality that suggests wealth, beauty, and sophistication.
“She looked very glamorous in her long red dress at the film party.”
“The life of a travel writer may seem glamorous to outsiders, but it often involves long hours in transit and solitary work in hotel rooms.”
02magical
C2 · Proficiency Archaic · Literary
adj. relating to magic or a spell that makes things look different than they are.
adj. pertaining to or possessing the power of a 'glamour' or magic spell; used to describe supernatural enchantment.
“The old stories spoke of glamorous creatures that could change their shape.”
“In the ancient folklore of the region, the woods were said to be inhabited by glamorous spirits capable of weaving illusions to mislead weary travellers.”
Usage
Rarely used in modern speech except in fantasy literature or historical contexts.
Real-World Examples
“While a balmy Tuesday night in Elche may not be the most glamorous of environments, not for the first, second, third, fourth or even 534th time in their history, Madrid found a way.” “She reached a whole new younger generation of admirers when she performed at Glastonbury in 2014 , because she was Miley Cyrus’s godmother and so glamorous.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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