glamorous
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having an air of allure, romance, and excitement: Describes something or someone that is fascinatingly attractive, often in a way that suggests luxury, charm, or an exciting lifestyle.
- Full of glamour; charmingly or fascinatingly attractive: Possessing a special, often magical, appeal that is captivating and enchanting.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- She led a glamorous life, traveling to exotic locations. (Her lifestyle was full of allure and excitement.)
- The event was held in a glamorous hotel ballroom. (The ballroom had an air of romance and luxury.)
- The actress looked particularly glamorous on the red carpet. (She appeared fascinatingly attractive and charming.)
Advanced Usage
- "Glamorous" vs. "Beautiful": While "beautiful" refers to aesthetic perfection, "glamorous" specifically implies an added element of sophisticated charm, style, or exciting appeal.
- The old Hollywood star was not just beautiful; she was incredibly glamorous. (Her appeal included charm and an exciting aura.)
- Used to describe not just people, but also places, events, or lifestyles that evoke a sense of sophisticated fascination.
- They wrote about the glamorous world of high fashion. (The world of high fashion was described as full of allure and excitement.)
Variants and Related Words
- Glamour (Glamor) (n): The attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone seem special or desirable.
- The glamour of the film industry attracts many.
- Glamorously (adv): In a glamorous manner.
- She was dressed glamorously for the premiere.
- Glamorize (v): To make something seem glamorous or more attractive than it really is.
- The advertisement glamorizes the life of a pilot.
Synonyms
- Alluring: Powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.
- Charming: Pleasant, attractive, and often possessing a charismatic quality.
- Enchanting: Delightfully charming or attractive, often with a magical quality.
- Captivating: Capable of attracting and holding interest; charming.
Antonyms
- Dull: Lacking interest or excitement; boring.
- Plain: Not beautiful or attractive; ordinary.
- Unattractive: Not pleasing or appealing to look at.
Related Phrases
- Glamorous image: The public perception of someone as being full of glamour.
- The singer cultivated a glamorous image.
- Glamorous setting: A location that provides an atmosphere of luxury and excitement.
- The party was held in a glamorous setting overlooking the city.
Adjective
- having an air of allure, romance and excitement
- glamorous movie stars
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