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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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   Glamour is more than just good looks — the right clothing, jewelry, attitude, or friends can produce glamour — the mark of a star. Definitions of glamour. noun. alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal) synonyms: glamor. see more. verb. cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something.

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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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   (alsoglamor)noun. NAmE//ˈɡlæmər// [uncountable] jump to other results. 1the attractive and exciting quality that makes a person, a job, or a place seem special, often because of wealth or statushopeful young actors and actresses dazzled by the glamour of HollywoodNow that she's a flight attendant, foreign travel has lost its glamour for her.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGLAMOUR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   May 6, 2024 · the quality of fascinating, alluring, or attracting, esp. by a combination of charm and good looks. 2. excitement, adventure, and unusual activity. the glamour of being an explorer. 3. magic or enchantment; spell; witchery. adjective. 4. suggestive or full of glamour; glamorous.

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   May 5, 2024 · Glamour is the quality of being more attractive, exciting, or interesting than ordinary people or things. ...the glamour of show biz. More Synonyms of glamour. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. British English pronunciation. American English pronunciation. Collins. Apps. English Quiz. Confusables.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGLAMOUR | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   noun [ U ] (also US glamor) uk / ˈɡlæmə r/ us. Add to word list Add to word list. the quality of being attractive, exciting and special: the glamour of Hollywood. (Definition of glamour from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of glamour. in Chinese (Traditional) 吸引力, 魅力, 誘惑力… See more.

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   GLAMOUR meaning: a very exciting and attractive quality.