B2adjectivefashion
US/ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/
UK/ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/
attractive and exciting in a way that suggests money, fashion or fame
In context
Working in fashion looks glamorous, but the hours are very long.
She arrived at the film festival in a glamorous red gown.
Saigon's rooftop bars have become glamorous places to be seen.
Words that go with glamorous
adjective + noun
- glamorous lifestyleInfluencers often show a glamorous lifestyle that is far from real.
- glamorous worldThe documentary looks behind the glamorous world of modeling.
- glamorous lifeBehind her glamorous life on Instagram, she was working two jobs.
- glamorous imageThe old brand wants a younger, more glamorous image.
- glamorous jobMany teenagers dream of a glamorous job in television.
adverb + adjective
- less glamorousThe less glamorous side of the job is answering hundreds of emails.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She looked very glamourous.Correct: She looked very glamorous.