Glamorous vs Oomph - What's the difference?
glamorous | oomph |
Having glamour; stylish.
(archaic) Being associated with one or more glamours.
(informal, uncountable) Strength, power, passion or effectiveness; clout.
* 1982 , , Life, the Universe and Everything , chapter 30
(informal, uncountable) Sex appeal.
* 1974 , , Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy , chapter 28
(countable) A bassy grunting or thudding sound.
As an adjective glamorous
is having glamour; stylish.As a noun oomph is
(informal|uncountable) strength, power, passion or effectiveness; clout.glamorous
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Alternative forms
* glamourous US & UK; not only UKAdjective
(en adjective)Derived terms
* (l)oomph
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Noun
- Use a mild cleanser, but pick something with enough oomph to do the job.
- "Yes, well they're finding it difficult, sir. They are afflicted with a certain lassitude. They're just finding it hard to get behind the job. They lack oomph ."
- 'Come to think of it, the girl looked a bit like Ann,' Jerry reflected. 'Foxy, know what I mean? Garbo eyes, lots of oomph .'