glamorous
gb/ɡlˈæmɚəs/ us/ɡlˈæmɚəs/
B2
Anh
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adjective
B2
property
1
very stylish and attractive
very beautiful and stylish in an exciting way
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone]/[something] is glamorous
Lỗi thường gặp:
Spelling: it is usually spelled glamorous (not glamourous). Also, glamorous is more than just 'beautiful'—it suggests style and admiration.
Từ đồng nghĩa
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.)
Từ trái nghĩa
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.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
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
Chủ đề
appearance
|fashion
|lifestyle
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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
Mẫu sử dụng:
a glamorous [life/job/career/world]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Don’t use glamorous to mean only 'fun'; it usually implies luxury, fame, or admiration.
Từ đồng nghĩa
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.)
Từ trái nghĩa
ordinary (not special or exciting.)
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humble (simple and not luxurious.)
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unfashionable (not stylish or admired.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
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
Chủ đề
lifestyle
|entertainment
|work
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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
Mẫu sử dụng:
a glamorous view/portrayal/image of [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
In this sense, glamorous often implies an unrealistic or idealized presentation, not just something genuinely stylish.
Từ đồng nghĩa
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.)
Từ trái nghĩa
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.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
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
Chủ đề
media
|marketing
|communication
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The ad shows a glamorous image of the product.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
glamorous
IPA
GB/ɡlˈæmɚəs/
US/ɡlˈæmɚəs/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
glam - or - ous (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (glam)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: glamorous
Họ từ
Core family
glamour
noun
glamorously
adverb
Related words
glamorize
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unglamorous
adjective
Advanced or less common
glamorization
noun
Cách diễn đạt
not exactly glamorous
1/nˈɑt ɪɡzˈæktli ɡlˈæmɚəs/
fixed phrase
not attractive or impressive
not very nice or exciting
Ví dụ
- 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
Ví dụ
- 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.