glamorous
gb/ɡlˈæmɚəs/ us/ɡlˈæmɚəs/
B2
Ingles
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adjective
B2
property
1
very stylish and attractive
very beautiful and stylish in an exciting way
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone]/[something] is glamorous
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Spelling: it is usually spelled glamorous (not glamourous). Also, glamorous is more than just 'beautiful'—it suggests style and admiration.
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
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.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
appearance
|fashion
|lifestyle
Mga Halimbawa
- She looked glamorous in a black dress and red lipstick.
- The hotel lobby is glamorous, with marble floors and huge chandeliers.
- They published glamorous photos from the premiere.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- She is glamorous.
- He bought a glamorous suit.
adjective
B2
property
2
luxurious and exciting life or work
exciting and rich-looking, like celebrity life
Padron ng paggamit:
a glamorous [life/job/career/world]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Don’t use glamorous to mean only 'fun'; it usually implies luxury, fame, or admiration.
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
ordinary (not special or exciting.)
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humble (simple and not luxurious.)
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unfashionable (not stylish or admired.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
lifestyle
|entertainment
|work
Mga Halimbawa
- The film shows the glamorous life of a pop star.
- People think the job is glamorous, but most days are long and stressful.
- They moved to the city for a more glamorous social scene.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- Her job sounds glamorous.
- They live a glamorous life.
adjective
C1
property
3
made to seem more attractive
shown in a way that looks better than reality
Padron ng paggamit:
a glamorous view/portrayal/image of [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
In this sense, glamorous often implies an unrealistic or idealized presentation, not just something genuinely stylish.
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
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.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
media
|marketing
|communication
Mga Halimbawa
- The documentary avoids a glamorous portrayal of war.
- The brochure offers a glamorous view of island life, but the village is very basic.
- Social media can create a glamorous version of everyday routines.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The ad shows a glamorous image of the product.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
glamorous
IPA
GB/ɡlˈæmɚəs/
US/ɡlˈæmɚəs/
Mga pantig at diin
glam - or - ous (3 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (glam)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: glamorous
Mga kaugnay na salita
Core family
glamour
noun
glamorously
adverb
Related words
glamorize
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unglamorous
adjective
Advanced or less common
glamorization
noun
Mga ekspresyon
not exactly glamorous
1/nˈɑt ɪɡzˈæktli ɡlˈæmɚəs/
fixed phrase
not attractive or impressive
not very nice or exciting
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
the glamorous life
1/ðə ɡlˈæmɚəs lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
life of luxury and admiration
a rich, exciting life like a celebrity’s
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.