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   Glam·our

   /ˈɡlamər/

   

   noun

   • 1. an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing: "the glamour of Monte Carlo" Similar allureattractionattractivenessfascinationcharmenchantmentcaptivationmagicromancemystiqueexoticismspellexcitementthrillglitterbrilliancethe bright lightsthe high lifeinformal:glitzpizzazzglam
   • ▪ beauty or charm that is sexually attractive: "pile hair up for evening glamour" Similar beautyallureattractivenesselegancechicstylecharismacharmfascinationmagnetismseductivenessdesirabilityrare:witchery
   • ▪ denoting or relating to sexually suggestive or mildly pornographic photography or publications: British "a glamour model"
   • 2. enchantment; magic: archaic "that maiden, made by glamour out of flowers"

   Word Origin early 18th century (originally Scots in the sense ‘enchantment, magic’): alteration of grammar. Although grammar itself was not used in this sense, the Latin word grammatica (from which it derives) was often used in the Middle Ages to mean ‘scholarship, learning’, including the occult practices popularly associated with learning.

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   What does glamour originally refer to?

   • The word glamour originally referred to a magical or even unreal charm or beauty attached to a person or an object. Today you can still glamour, or cast a spell over, someone, but you probably won’t. More often glamour is now used to mean a certain thrilling or attractive appeal -– especially sex appeal.

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   What are some ways to achieve glamour?

   • Glamour is the impression of attraction or fascination that a particularly luxurious or elegant appearance creates, an impression which intensifies reality. Typically, a person, event, location, technology, or product such as a piece of clothing can be glamorous or add glamour.

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   How does glamour create an impression?

   • Glamour is the impression of attraction or fascination that a particularly luxurious or elegant appearance creates, an impression which intensifies reality. Typically, a person, event, location, technology, or product such as a piece of clothing can be glamorous or add glamour.

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   How can one create a glamorous look?

   • Glamour is more than just good looks — the right clothing, jewelry, attitude, or friends can produce glamour — the mark of a star. Think you’ve got a good vocabulary?

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   Glamour is an exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness, especially in Hollywood or other fields. It can also mean a magic spell or enchantment, derived from the Scots word glamer, related to grammar.

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   Glamour is the special exciting and attractive quality of a person, place, or activity. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see examples from the Cambridge English Corpus, and find translations in various languages.

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   the quality of fascinating, alluring, or attracting, especially by a combination of charm and good looks. excitement, adventure, and unusual activity: the glamour of being an explorer. magic or enchantment; spell; witchery. adjective. suggestive or full of glamour; glamorous: a glamour job in television; glamour stocks. glamour. / ˈɡlæmə / noun.

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   More often glamour is now used to mean a certain thrilling or attractive appeal -– especially sex appeal. Glamour is more than just good looks — the right clothing, jewelry, attitude, or friends can produce glamour — the mark of a star.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › glamourGLAMOUR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   GLAMOUR meaning: 1. the special exciting and attractive quality of a person, place, or activity: 2. the special…. Learn more.

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   Glamour is a noun that means exciting or mysterious attractiveness, often associated with beauty, luxury, or celebrity. It can also mean a magic spell or enchantment. See different sources, translations, and examples of glamour usage.

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   3 days ago · Glamour is the quality of being more attractive, exciting, or interesting than ordinary people or things. It can also mean a magic spell, a charm, or a fashionable style. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and usage notes.