glamour

Or glam·or

[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

/ 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

Spelling Note

See -or ¹.

Word History and Origins

Origin of glamour¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of glamour¹

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

Example Sentences

As Bob Woodward he strips away glamour, playing a reporter who is awkward, halting and dogged, yet unshakable once the trail begins to unfold.

From Los Angeles Times

The Emmys ceremony was about more than just glamour and excellence in television.

From Los Angeles Times

Growing up in a small town outside of Cleveland, Tyler Piña was fascinated by Los Angeles and the glamour of Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s become a one-stop shop for striking inspiration and embracing a timeless sense of glamour.

From Los Angeles Times

He has been criticised in the past for choosing the glamour shot over the sensible option.

From BBC

Related Words

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