glamour — an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡlæmər/
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks being an influencer has glamour, but all I do is take 47 selfies to get one decent shot.
- The glamour of city life quickly faded when I saw my tiny apartment's rent bill.
- She was captivated by the glamour of fashion magazines and dreamed of becoming a model.
glamour
NOUN[/ˈɡlæmər/]
an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing
Movie star's dazzling red carpet appeal
His hammer creates glamour above the clamor!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Glamour originated in 18th-century Scotland from the word 'gramarye', which meant magic or occult knowledge. The term originally denoted a magical spell or enchantment, but gradually evolved to describe an alluring, magical charm or appeal.
Breakdown
gramarye (grammar, magic) → glamour (magical charm). The word's transformation reflects a semantic shift from literal magic to the figurative sense of fascinating or bewitching allure.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My mom thinks being an influencer has glamour, but all I do is take 47 selfies to get one decent shot.”
“The glamour of city life quickly faded when I saw my tiny apartment's rent bill.”
“She was captivated by the glamour of fashion magazines and dreamed of becoming a model.”
“The restaurant tried to add glamour with dim lighting, but it just made it hard to read the menu.”
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