glamorous
gb/ɡlˈæmɚəs/ us/ɡlˈæmɚəs/
B2
Angličtina
káprázatos, glamúros, csillogó, kiszépített, idealizált
B2
1
káprázatos
B2
glamúros
C1
Vzorec užití:
[someone]/[something] is glamorous
She looked glamorous in a black dress and red lipstick.
Fekete ruhában és vörös rúzzsal káprázatosan nézett ki.
The hotel lobby is glamorous, with marble floors and huge chandeliers.
A szálloda előcsarnoka káprázatos, márványpadlóval és hatalmas csillárokkal.
They published glamorous photos from the premiere.
Učební příklady
She is glamorous.
Káprázatos.
He bought a glamorous suit.
Vett egy igazán elegáns öltönyt.
Častá chyba:
Spelling: it is usually spelled glamorous (not glamourous). Also, glamorous is more than just 'beautiful'—it suggests style and admiration.
Význam
very stylish and attractive
Kolokace
a glamorous woman
|a glamorous actress
|a glamorous dress
|a glamorous outfit
|a glamorous look
|a glamorous party
|glamorous makeup
|glamorous jewelry
|glamorous hair
|glamorous photos
Synonyma
stylish (focuses on fashion and taste; less about excitement.)
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elegant (more refined and classic; less showy.)
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alluring (suggests strong attraction, sometimes sexual.)
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glitzy (more flashy; can sound slightly negative.)
Antonyma
plain (simple and not specially attractive.)
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drab (dull and lacking color or excitement.)
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dowdy (unfashionable in a way that looks old or untidy.)
Témata
appearance
|fashion
|lifestyle
Definice
very beautiful and stylish in an exciting way
Very attractive in a sophisticated, fashionable way that makes people admire you or want to look at you.
B2
2
Vzorec užití:
a glamorous [life/job/career/world]
The film shows the glamorous life of a pop star.
A film egy popsztár csillogó életét mutatja be.
People think the job is glamorous, but most days are long and stressful.
Az emberek azt hiszik, ez egy csillogó munka, de a legtöbb nap hosszú és stresszes.
They moved to the city for a more glamorous social scene.
Učební příklady
Her job sounds glamorous.
A munkája csillogónak hangzik.
They live a glamorous life.
Csillogó életet élnek.
Častá chyba:
Don’t use glamorous to mean only 'fun'; it usually implies luxury, fame, or admiration.
Význam
luxurious and exciting life or work
Kolokace
a glamorous lifestyle
|a glamorous career
|a glamorous job
|the glamorous world of fashion
|a glamorous holiday
|a glamorous location
|a glamorous city
|a glamorous event
|a glamorous industry
|a glamorous reputation
Synonyma
luxurious (emphasizes comfort and expense more than image.)
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high-profile (emphasizes public attention rather than beauty or style.)
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glittering (emphasizes shine and impressive display; can be figurative.)
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jet-set (suggests frequent travel among rich and fashionable people.)
Antonyma
ordinary (not special or exciting.)
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humble (simple and not luxurious.)
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unfashionable (not stylish or admired.)
Témata
lifestyle
|entertainment
|work
Definice
exciting and rich-looking, like celebrity life
Associated with wealth, fame, or high social status in a way that seems exciting and desirable.
C1
3
kiszépített
B2
idealizált
C1
Vzorec užití:
a glamorous view/portrayal/image of [something]
The documentary avoids a glamorous portrayal of war.
A dokumentumfilm kerüli a háború kiszépített bemutatását.
The brochure offers a glamorous view of island life, but the village is very basic.
A prospektus kiszépített képet fest a szigeti életről, de a falu valójában nagyon egyszerű.
Social media can create a glamorous version of everyday routines.
Učební příklady
The ad shows a glamorous image of the product.
A reklám kiszépített képet mutat a termékről.
Častá chyba:
In this sense, glamorous often implies an unrealistic or idealized presentation, not just something genuinely stylish.
Význam
made to seem more attractive
Kolokace
a glamorous image
|a glamorous portrayal
|a glamorous depiction
|a glamorous version
|a glamorous view
|a glamorous story
|a glamorous advert
|a glamorous brochure
|a glamorous fantasy
|a glamorous myth
Synonyma
idealized (emphasizes making something seem perfect.)
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romanticized (emphasizes emotional appeal and nostalgia.)
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polished (emphasizes careful editing and presentation.)
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airbrushed (suggests hiding flaws, especially in images.)
Antonyma
realistic (shows things as they really are.)
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unvarnished (honest and not made more appealing.)
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gritty (shows harsh, unpleasant realities.)
Témata
media
|marketing
|communication
Definice
shown in a way that looks better than reality
Presented in a way that makes something seem more attractive, exciting, or impressive than it really is.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
glamorous
IPA
GB/ɡlˈæmɚəs/
US/ɡlˈæmɚəs/
Slabiky a přízvuk
glam - or - ous (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (glam)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: glamorous
Příbuzná slova
Core family
glamour
noun
glamorously
adverb
Related words
glamorize
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unglamorous
adjective
Advanced or less common
glamorization
noun
Výrazy
not exactly glamorous
1/nˈɑt ɪɡzˈæktli ɡlˈæmɚəs/
fixed phrase
not attractive or impressive
not very nice or exciting
Příklady
- Cleaning the kitchen after a party is not exactly glamorous.
- The job involves a lot of paperwork—it's not exactly glamorous.
- Camping is fun, but sleeping on the ground is not exactly glamorous.
Učební příklady
- This work is not exactly glamorous.
the glamorous life
1/ðə ɡlˈæmɚəs lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
life of luxury and admiration
a rich, exciting life like a celebrity’s
Příklady
- He thought he wanted the glamorous life, but he hated being recognized everywhere.
- Magazines sell the idea of the glamorous life.
- She left the glamorous life of television to spend more time with her family.
Učební příklady
- She lives the glamorous life.