glamour

American  

[glam-er] / ˈglæm ər /

Or glamor

noun

1. the quality of fascinating, alluring, or attracting, especially 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.

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adjective

1. suggestive or full of glamour; glamorous.

   a glamour job in television; glamour stocks.

glamour British  

/ ˈɡlæmə /

noun

1. charm and allure; fascination

2. 1. fascinating or voluptuous beauty, often dependent on artifice

   2. ( as modifier )

      a glamour girl

3. archaic a magic spell; charm

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Spelling

See -or ¹.

Etymology

Origin of glamour

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

Example Sentences

Sienna Spiro, with her Dusty Springfield glamour, was close behind thanks to the breakout single “Die On This Hill.”

From The Wall Street Journal

JPMorgan made a huge bet that the vibe of its shiny new headquarters—and bar—will help restore some glamour to finance at a time when tech and other industries are dangling big incentives.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the shiny, black and white, old Hollywood–style glamour of the home remains the same.

From MarketWatch

But first, the global sporting event that has suddenly rediscovered its glamour and starpower is going to Hollywood.

From The Wall Street Journal

Together they make up a perfectly valid alternate list, one that captures the glamour and romance of L.A. — as well as its lovable plasticity — just as well.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• allure
• beauty
• charisma
• charm
• color
• prestige