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glamorously

/ˈɡlæm.ər.əs.li/
(UK: glamourously)
glam · or · ous · ly

Adjective:glamorous
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1

In a manner that is full of glamour; in an excitingly attractive, stylish, or alluring way.

Example

"The guests arrived at the charity gala dressed glamorously in designer evening gowns and tailored tuxedos."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Even in British and Commonwealth English, where the noun is typically spelled "glamour", the adjective and adverb forms usually drop the "u" to become "glamorous" and "glamorously".

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Scottish word "glamer" (magic or enchantment), which emerged in the early 18th century as an alteration of the English word "grammar"—reflecting the medieval association between scholarly learning and occult magic.

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