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glamour

Or ·ǰ

[glam-er]

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.



adjective

  1. suggestive or full of glamour; glamorous.

    a glamour job in television; glamour stocks.

glamour

/ ˈɡæə /

noun

  1. charm and allure; fascination

    1. fascinating or voluptuous beauty, often dependent on artifice

    2. ( as modifier )

      a glamour girl

  2. archaica magic spell; charm

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of glamour1

First recorded in 1710–20; from Scots glamar, glamer, dissimilated variant of grammar in sense “occult learning”
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of glamour1

C18: Scottish variant of grammar (hence a magic spell, because occult practices were popularly associated with learning)
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Unafraid to grapple with tough conversations and moments of internal crisis, “Materialists” exudes a chic glamour as it interrogates the tough choices, motivations and consequences of modern romance.

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The former glamour model fought Uttlesford District Council in court after it refused her application for a wild animal licence in July 2024.

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Co-starring Gina Torres from “Suits,” this adaptation from director Robert O’Hara spins one of theater’s most famous plays into a modern-day world of decaying Hollywood glamour.

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The glamour of Zero Bond extends beyond business, but Chris sees a clear divide between those who buy into its celebrity culture and those who don’t.

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Monaco is the jewel in Formula 1's crown, an event that encapsulates the heady mix of glamour, danger, beauty and speed that makes the sport so intoxicating.

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