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glamour

(glæməʳ)
regional note: in AM, also use glamor
uncountable noun
Glamour is the quality of being more attractive, exciting, or interesting than ordinary people or things.
...the glamour of show biz. [+ of]
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glamour in British English

or sometimes US glamor (ˈɡlæmə)
noun
1. 
charm and allure; fascination
2. 
a. 
fascinating or voluptuous beauty, often dependent on artifice
b. 
(as modifier)
a glamour shot
3.  archaic
a magic spell; charm
Word origin
C18: Scottish variant of grammar (hence a magic spell, because occult practices were popularly associated with learning)

glamour in American English

(ˈglæmər)
noun
1.  Archaic
a magic spell or charm
2.  US
seemingly mysterious and elusive fascination or allure; bewitching charm
3.  US
elegance, luxury, high fashion, etc. or their aura around a person, situation, etc.
Also sp. ˈglamor
Word origin
Scot var. of grammar (with sense of gramarye), popularized by Scott2 (sense 3); orig. esp. in cast the glamour, to cast an enchantment

Examples of 'glamour' in a sentence
glamour

Your partner will add glamour to your life.
The Sun (2011)
Suddenly the glamour and the glitz went out of the game.
The Sun (2009)
Things you try for the first time go well and add glamour and excitement to your life.
The Sun (2014)
Watch the figures soar into the millions as the gadgets and glamour add up.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Why do we still have to talk about this obviously anguished former glamour model?
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
They retain the rugged residual glamour of life on the move.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Perhaps you are swayed by the glitz and glamour.
The Sun (2008)
People you meet for the first time add excitement and glamour to your life.
The Sun (2014)
This is a genuine representation of thirtysomethings with a bit of money and glamour.
The Sun (2011)
Pure luck adds a dash of showbiz glamour to your life.
The Sun (2008)
It portrays the glamour and excitement but pulls no punches portraying the bad guys.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
They will bring glamour and style to proceedings but are liable to sink without trace at the first signs of trouble.
The Sun (2014)
They bring us glamour - and fun.
The Sun (2010)
She's going to bring so much glamour.
The Sun (2015)
I would love to watch all the glitz and glamour.
The Sun (2011)
We are introduced to his Southern charm in a whirlpool bath full of glamour models and a bottle of bourbon.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The glamour model 's lots include canvas prints of photographs of her and the Aussie singer in happier times.
The Sun (2010)
She has become sad and embarrassing and over in some way, a reminder that glamour and allure are as fleeting and elusive as the British summer.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)

In other languages
glamour

British English: glamour NOUN
Glamour is the quality of being more attractive, exciting, or interesting than ordinary people or things.
...the glamour of show biz.
  • American English: glamour
  • Brazilian Portuguese: glamour
  • Chinese: 魅力
  • European Spanish: glamour
  • French: aspect glamour
  • German: Glanz
  • Italian: glamour
  • Japanese: 魅力
  • Korean: 매력
  • European Portuguese: glamour
  • Latin American Spanish: glamour

Chinese translation of 'glamour'

glamour

or (US) glamor
(ˈɡlæməʳ)

n (u)

  1. 魅力 (mèilì)
1 (noun) 
Definition
exciting or alluring charm or beauty
Her air of mystery only added to her glamour.
Synonyms
charm
He was a man of great distinction and charm.
appeal
It was meant to give the party greater public appeal.
beauty
an area of outstanding natural beauty
attraction
It was never a physical attraction, just a meeting of minds.
fascination
She had a charm and fascination all of her own.
allure
It's a game that has really lost its allure.
magnetism
There was no doubting the animal magnetism of the man.
enchantment
The campsite had its own peculiar enchantment.
witchery
bewitchment
ravishment
2 (noun) 
the glamour of showbiz
Synonyms
excitement
The audience was in a state of great excitement.
magic
The singer believes he can still regain some of his old magic.
thrill
romance
We want to recreate the romance of old train journeys.
prestige
glitz (slang)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of allure
Definition
attractiveness or appeal
It's a game that has really lost its allure.
Synonyms
attractiveness,
appeal,
charm,
attraction,
lure,
temptation,
glamour,
persuasion,
enchantment,
enticement,
seductiveness
in the sense of appeal
Definition
the power to attract, please, or interest people
It was meant to give the party greater public appeal.
Synonyms
attraction,
charm,
fascination,
charisma,
beauty,
attractiveness,
allure,
magnetism,
enchantment,
seductiveness,
interestingness,
engagingness,
pleasingness
in the sense of attraction
Definition
an interesting or desirable feature
It was never a physical attraction, just a meeting of minds.
Synonyms
appeal,
interest,
draw,
pull (informal),
come-on (informal),
charm,
incentive,
invitation,
lure,
bait,
temptation,
fascination,
attractiveness,
allure,
inducement,
magnetism,
enchantment,
endearment,
enticement,
captivation,
temptingness,
pleasingness

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