glamor
Definition
Noun: 1. Alluring beauty or charm, often with an element of sexual appeal: A captivating and exciting attractiveness that is often associated with luxury, fashion, or fame.
Usage
"Glamor" is an uncountable noun. It describes a quality of fascinating, often sophisticated, attractiveness. It is commonly used in contexts related to fashion, film, celebrity, and luxury lifestyles. It suggests a polished, desirable, and sometimes illusory appeal.
Examples
- The glamor of old Hollywood still captivates audiences today.
- She was drawn to the glamor and excitement of life in the big city.
- The magazine photoshoot captured the model's undeniable glamor.
- Behind the glamor of the fashion industry lies a lot of hard work.
Advanced Usage
- "to cast a glamor over something": To make something seem more attractive, exciting, or appealing than it really is.
- Nostalgia can cast a glamor over even the most difficult periods of our youth.
- "the glamor of": Used to specify the source or type of alluring appeal.
- He was seduced by the glamor of immense wealth and power.
Variants and Related Words
- Glamorous (adjective): Possessing glamor; full of allure and charm.
- She led a glamorous life as an international correspondent.
- Glamorize (verb): To make something seem glamorous or more attractive than it is, sometimes misleadingly.
- The film has been criticized for glamorizing violence.
- Glamour (noun): This is the standard British English spelling of "glamor." The meanings are identical.
Synonyms
- Allure: The quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.
- Charm: The power or quality of delighting, attracting, or fascinating others.
- Charisma: Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.
Antonyms
- Drabness: The quality of being dull, lifeless, or lacking in brightness or interest.
- Plainness: The quality of being simple or ordinary in appearance.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "Glamour boy/girl": A man or woman who is notably glamorous, often a celebrity.
- In the 1930s, he was Hollywood's favorite glamour boy.
- "To lose its glamor": For something to no longer seem attractive or exciting.
- After working there for a year, the job lost its glamor for her.
Noun
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alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)
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