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   glamour

   /ˈɡlamə/

   noun

   • 1. an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing: "the glamour of Monte Carlo" Similar allureattractionattractivenessfascinationcharmenchantmentcaptivationmagicromancemystiqueexoticismspellexcitementthrillglitterbrilliancethe bright lightsthe high lifeinformal:glitzpizzazzglam
   • ▪ beauty or charm that is sexually attractive: "pile hair up for evening glamour" Similar beautyallureattractivenesselegancechicstylecharismacharmfascinationmagnetismseductivenessdesirabilityrare:witchery
   • ▪ denoting or relating to sexually suggestive or mildly pornographic photography or publications: British "a glamour model"
   • 2. enchantment; magic: archaic "that maiden, made by glamour out of flowers"

   Word Origin early 18th century (originally Scots in the sense ‘enchantment, magic’): alteration of grammar. Although grammar itself was not used in this sense, the Latin word grammatica (from which it derives) was often used in the Middle Ages to mean ‘scholarship, learning’, including the occult practices popularly associated with learning.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › glamourGlamour Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of GLAMOUR is an exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness; especially : alluring or fascinating attraction —often used attributively. How to use glamour in a sentence. Did you know?

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   GLAMOUR definition: 1. the special exciting and attractive quality of a person, place, or activity: 2. the special…. Learn more.

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   1. the quality of fascinating, alluring, or attracting, esp. 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. adj. 4. suggestive or full of glamour: a glamour job in television.

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   Glamour is the quality of being fascinating, alluring, or charming If you've watched Marilyn Monroe on a movie screen, then you've witnessed glamour! The word glamour originally referred to a magical or even unreal charm or beauty attached to a person or an object.

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   Glamour definition: the quality of fascinating, alluring, or attracting, especially by a combination of charm and good looks.. See examples of GLAMOUR used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGLAMOUR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Glamour is the quality of being more attractive, exciting, or interesting than ordinary people or things.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › glamourGlamour Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Glamour definition: Exciting or mysterious attractiveness usually associated with striking physical beauty, luxury, or celebrity.