glamourous
gb/ɡlˈæmoʊɹˈoʊs/ us/ɡlˈæmoʊɹˈoʊs/
B2
English
glamúros, sikkes, csillogó, varázslatos, elbűvölő
B2
1
Usage pattern:
a glamourous [person/place/thing]
She wore a glamourous black gown to the awards ceremony.
A díjátadóra egy glamúros fekete estélyi ruhát vett fel.
The magazine is full of glamourous photos of celebrities.
A magazin tele van hírességekről készült glamúros fotókkal.
They chose a glamourous venue with chandeliers and velvet sofas.
Learner examples
She looks glamourous in that dress.
Abban a ruhában nagyon glamúrosan néz ki.
It was a glamourous party.
Glamúros parti volt.
Common mistake:
The more common spelling is glamorous (especially in American English); glamourous is a less common variant. Don’t confuse it with numerous.
Meaning
attractively stylish and exciting
Collocations
a glamourous actress
|a glamourous dress
|a glamourous outfit
|a glamourous party
|a glamourous city
|a glamourous hotel
|a glamourous image
|a glamourous look
|a glamourous evening
|glamourous photos
Synonyms
stylish (emphasizes fashion and good taste more than excitement.)
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glitzy (suggests bright, showy sparkle; can sound slightly negative.)
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alluring (emphasizes strong attraction, often sexual or romantic.)
Antonyms
plain (simple and not showy or impressive.)
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drab (dull, unattractive, and lacking color or excitement.)
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unglamorous (lacking glamour; ordinary or unexciting.)
Themes
appearance
|fashion
|arts_and_entertainment
Definition
Beautiful and stylish in an exciting way.
Very attractive in a stylish way that seems exciting, sophisticated, or impressive.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
a glamourous [life/job/career/lifestyle]
From the outside, his job looks glamourous, but the hours are brutal.
Kívülről nézve a munkája glamúrosnak tűnik, de a munkaidő brutális.
Social media can make everyday life seem more glamourous than it really is.
A közösségi média a hétköznapi életet csillogóbbnak láttathatja, mint amilyen valójában.
They imagined a glamourous life in the city, full of parties and premieres.
Learner examples
Her work sounds glamourous.
A munkája glamúrosnak hangzik.
A glamourous life is not always easy.
A csillogó élet nem mindig könnyű.
Common mistake:
Often used for how something appears; it can imply that the reality is less enjoyable than it looks.
Meaning
seeming luxurious and high-status
Collocations
a glamourous lifestyle
|a glamourous life
|a glamourous career
|a glamourous job
|a glamourous world
|a glamourous industry
|the glamourous side of [something]
|a glamourous trip
|a glamourous event
|glamourous surroundings
Synonyms
luxurious (focuses on comfort and expensive quality rather than public image.)
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high-profile (emphasizes public attention more than beauty or style.)
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prestigious (emphasizes respect and status rather than sparkle or charm.)
Antonyms
ordinary (not special, not associated with wealth or fame.)
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humdrum (dull and routine, lacking excitement.)
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unpretentious (simple and not trying to appear impressive.)
Themes
lifestyle
|work
|media
Definition
Looking rich, exciting, and famous.
Appearing to involve wealth, luxury, or celebrity, especially when describing a lifestyle, job, or experience.
C1
LITERARY
3
varázslatos
B2
elbűvölő
B2
Usage pattern:
a glamourous [dream/story/vision]
In her memoir, she paints a glamourous picture of the old theater district.
Emlékirataiban varázslatos képet fest a régi színházi negyedről.
The novel offers a glamourous vision of Paris that feels almost unreal.
A regény Párizsról olyan varázslatos képet nyújt, hogy az már-már valószerűtlen.
He tried to give the past a glamourous glow in his storytelling.
Learner examples
The book describes a glamourous past.
A könyv egy varázslatos múltat ír le.
Common mistake:
This sense is less common in everyday conversation and is more likely in descriptive writing.
Meaning
enchanting, romantic charm
Collocations
a glamourous dream
|a glamourous vision
|a glamourous story
|a glamourous past
|a glamourous memory
|a glamourous myth
Synonyms
enchanting (strongly suggests a magical, pleasing effect.)
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romantic (emphasizes idealized beauty or love rather than sparkle or luxury.)
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spellbinding (emphasizes being powerfully captivating.)
Antonyms
bleak (cold, harsh, and without hope or charm.)
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grim (serious and depressing, not dreamy or charming.)
Themes
emotions
|literature
|arts_and_entertainment
Definition
Having a magical, romantic charm.
Having an enchanting, romantic, or magical charm that makes something seem wonderful or dreamlike.
Grammar
Dictionary form
glamourous
IPA
GB/ɡlˈæmoʊɹˈoʊs/
US/ɡlˈæmoʊɹˈoʊs/
Syllables & stress
glam - our - ous (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (glam)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: glamourous
Word family
Core family
Related words
glamorize
verb
glam
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unglamorous
adjective
Expressions
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