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glamorous

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɡɫæmɝəs// UK //ɡlˈæməɹəs// glam·orous Archaic

adj. looking more attractive, exciting, and special than ordinary things. It is often used to describe people or jobs that seem rich or famous.

adj. possessing an alluring or exciting quality that makes someone or something appear appealing and sophisticated. Often associated with high social status, wealth, or the fashion and entertainment industries.


SIMPLE

She looks very glamorous in her long red dress.

CONTEXTUAL

Many people think a pilot's life is glamorous, but it actually involves many hours of tiring travel.

COMPLEX

The film captures the glamorous atmosphere of 1920s Paris, focusing on the lavish parties and elegant fashion that defined the era's elite social circles.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after linking verbs like 'look', 'seem', or 'become'.

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