glamour

or glam·or

[ glam-er ]

/ ˈglæm ər /

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noun

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.

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Origin of glamour

First recorded in 1710–20; from Scots glamar, glamer, dissimilated variant of grammar in sense “occult learning”

usage note for glamour

See -or¹.

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How to use glamour in a sentence

She grew up in New York City, a fan of old Hollywood glamor and fashion, which eventually led to her professional career.
Barbara Tfank: The Red Carpet Radical|Erin Cunningham|March 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The glamor couple won't be without things to keep them busy.
The Cheating German Baron|Stefan Theil|March 2, 2011|DAILY BEAST
The glamor of the situation, with his father as the recognized champion of labor, fitted smoothly into his own rebellious dreams.
Mountain|Clement Wood
It came upon him suddenly that the sweet witchery, the glamor falling over him was—love.
Jolly Sally Pendleton|Laura Jean Libbey

Little in touch with the true spirit of Christianity, it was easily led by the glamor of resounding phrases and classical figures.
The War Upon Religion|Rev. Francis A. Cunningham
She saw all in the clear light of reason, not in the glamor of love, and her judgment condemned them both.
Marion Arleigh's Penance|Charlotte M. Braeme
Strange is a Celtic landscape, far more moving, disturbing than the lovely glamor of Italy and Greece.
Sea and Sardinia|D. H. Lawrence

British Dictionary definitions for glamour

glamour

sometimes US glamor

/ (ˈɡlæmə) /

noun

charm and allure; fascination

fascinating or voluptuous beauty, often dependent on artifice
(as modifier)a glamour girl

archaic a magic spell; charm

Word Origin for glamour

C18: Scottish variant of grammar (hence a magic spell, because occult practices were popularly associated with learning)

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glamour

or glam·or

Origin of glamour

usage note for glamour

Words related to glamour

How to use glamour in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for glamour

sometimes US glamor

Word Origin for glamour