glamorous
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
attractive in an exciting and special way, often connected with wealth or fame.
possessing an alluring or exciting quality that suggests wealth, beauty, and sophistication.
Simple“She looked very glamorous in her long red dress at the film party.”
In context“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.”
- 02 C2 Proficiency
relating to magic or a spell that makes things look different than they are.
pertaining to or possessing the power of a 'glamour' or magic spell; used to describe supernatural enchantment.
Simple“The old stories spoke of glamorous creatures that could change their shape.”
In context“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.”
UsageRarely used in modern speech except in fantasy literature or historical contexts.
“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.”