Glamour
noun
An attractive and exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing.
The glamour of Hollywood attracts many people to the entertainment industry.
Often appears as...
- hollywood glamour
- glamour model
noun
Beauty or attractiveness that often comes from wealth, success, style, etc.
She was fascinated by the glamour and sophistication of city life.
Often appears as...
- glamour and sophistication
- glamour and glitz
noun
Magic spell, enchantment.
The fairy put a glamour on the prince, making him unable to see her true form.
Often appears as...
- cast a glamour
- under a glamour
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noun
An attractive and exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing.
The glamour of Hollywood attracts many people to the entertainment industry.
Often appears as...
- hollywood glamour
- glamour model
noun
Beauty or attractiveness that often comes from wealth, success, style, etc.
She was fascinated by the glamour and sophistication of city life.
Often appears as...
- glamour and sophistication
- glamour and glitz
noun
Magic spell, enchantment.
The fairy put a glamour on the prince, making him unable to see her true form.
Often appears as...
- cast a glamour
- under a glamour
Usage tips
Approving
Literary
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Magnetic Appeal
Describes a quality that attracts people strongly, like a magnet.
The young actor's glamour captivated the audience.
Pro Tip 2/3Surface Shine
Suggests a shiny, glossy surface but not deep or authentic quality.
The glamour of the awards show faded once the cameras turned off.
Pro Tip 3/3Achievement Aura
Connected to success, giving a person or thing an aura of achievement.
The scientist exuded a quiet glamour after the breakthrough.
Pro Tip 1/3Magnetic Appeal
Describes a quality that attracts people strongly, like a magnet.
The young actor's glamour captivated the audience.
Pro Tip 2/3Surface Shine
Suggests a shiny, glossy surface but not deep or authentic quality.
The glamour of the awards show faded once the cameras turned off.
Pro Tip 3/3Achievement Aura
Connected to success, giving a person or thing an aura of achievement.
The scientist exuded a quiet glamour after the breakthrough.
Pro Tip 1/3Magnetic Appeal
Describes a quality that attracts people strongly, like a magnet.
The young actor's glamour captivated the audience.
Pro Tip 2/3Surface Shine
Suggests a shiny, glossy surface but not deep or authentic quality.
The glamour of the awards show faded once the cameras turned off.
Pro Tip 3/3Achievement Aura
Connected to success, giving a person or thing an aura of achievement.
The scientist exuded a quiet glamour after the breakthrough.
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Virginia Postrel: The...
Not only can he shoot, drive, drink -- you know, he drinks wine, there actually is a little wine in there -- and of course, always wears a tuxedo. But I think that glamour actually has a much broader meaning -- one that is true for the movie stars and the fictional characters, but also comes in other forms.
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Champion Sidecar Racer...
so here the great crowds the color the excitement here if you like is the glamour of the game with British riders and British machines defying the concentrated challenge of the world I knew exactly what I had to do I anticipated what it's loving up I never made any mistakes
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Life Beyond the Sun by...
fixation this horde of new admirers there were dozens tens of dozens each circling absorbed in the pull of your intensity and glamour of your orbit and some they paid the price for it they shattered lost their lives for it grew ridges wounds their ice our drift and
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How the worst moments in...
but we also have grievance under glamour." She said, "And the fact that there have been these shifts and changes doesn't erase the continuing problems in our society that we learned to see so well while we were in prison." I understood her to be saying
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How Is Your City...
and more water-efficient toilets. So not all climate change action is full of glamour, is it? But we mayors are not just focused on what happens inside our city boundaries. You'll find mayors all over the world are leading beyond their authority.
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The greatest TED Talk...
all be brand Tom but I do often find myself at the intersection of dark glamour and casual fly what I realize I needed an expert I need someone who could get inside my head somebody who could really help me understand what
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Glamorous Birds PIPE Battle...
world's greatest glamour boys the red-capped Manakin they're born showman designed to dazzle with each trying to outshine the others with their brilliant plumage fancy footwork and startling wings net
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Body Invaders PIPE National...
appears profoundly obese but this is not all fat the glamour otter wasp larvae lie just under its skin each is the size of a grain of rice but together they
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Animals Fight For Mates...
world's greatest glamour boys the red-capped Manakin they're born showman designed to dazzle with each trying to outshine the others with their brilliant
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How to Discover Your...
My mom has managed to maintain her glamour, her sex appeal, you know, her independence. And I really hope some of that rubs off on me.
Video examples
Virginia Postrel: The...
Not only can he shoot, drive, drink -- you know, he drinks wine, there actually is a little wine in there -- and of course, always wears a tuxedo. But I think that glamour actually has a much broader meaning -- one that is true for the movie stars and the fictional characters, but also comes in other forms.
Video examples
Champion Sidecar Racer...
so here the great crowds the color the excitement here if you like is the glamour of the game with British riders and British machines defying the concentrated challenge of the world I knew exactly what I had to do I anticipated what it's loving up I never made any mistakes
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Life Beyond the Sun by...
fixation this horde of new admirers there were dozens tens of dozens each circling absorbed in the pull of your intensity and glamour of your orbit and some they paid the price for it they shattered lost their lives for it grew ridges wounds their ice our drift and
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How the worst moments in...
but we also have grievance under glamour." She said, "And the fact that there have been these shifts and changes doesn't erase the continuing problems in our society that we learned to see so well while we were in prison." I understood her to be saying
Video examples
How Is Your City...
and more water-efficient toilets. So not all climate change action is full of glamour, is it? But we mayors are not just focused on what happens inside our city boundaries. You'll find mayors all over the world are leading beyond their authority.
Video examples
The greatest TED Talk...
all be brand Tom but I do often find myself at the intersection of dark glamour and casual fly what I realize I needed an expert I need someone who could get inside my head somebody who could really help me understand what
Video examples
Glamorous Birds PIPE Battle...
world's greatest glamour boys the red-capped Manakin they're born showman designed to dazzle with each trying to outshine the others with their brilliant plumage fancy footwork and startling wings net
Video examples
Body Invaders PIPE National...
appears profoundly obese but this is not all fat the glamour otter wasp larvae lie just under its skin each is the size of a grain of rice but together they
Video examples
Animals Fight For Mates...
world's greatest glamour boys the red-capped Manakin they're born showman designed to dazzle with each trying to outshine the others with their brilliant
Video examples
How to Discover Your...
My mom has managed to maintain her glamour, her sex appeal, you know, her independence. And I really hope some of that rubs off on me.
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Kelly Cutrone
American Author
I don't have time to write a mom blog, but I'm not against it. I think it's great when women talk about things. I'm all about female empowerment. There's a lot of lonely, lost moms out there. Moms need to be encouraged to tell the truth. There's a lot of glamour mommy stuff. It's OK to get real.
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Parineeti Chopra
Indian Actress
It's my life's aim to make people understand the job of an actor, what they go through, and why they are such a protected species. People see the glamour part of it. But there's so much stress that often you don't even pay attention to the luxuries.
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Frances McDormand
American Actress
Because of my own insecurities about the way I look, I do sometimes sabotage the looks of my characters by making them as homely as possible. I've never done a glamour part. I'd like to some day, though I don't know if I could pull it off.
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Karolina Kurkova
Czechoslovakian Model
There is the glamour side of it, which allows you to meet great variety of people with whom you simply can have a good time, but there's also the sad side of it that drags you into a superficial and artificial world.
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Lady Gaga
American Singer
I don't think I could live without hair, makeup and styling, let alone be the performer I am. I am a glamour girl through and through. I believe in the glamorous life and I live one.
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Joanna Lumley
English Actress
I don't think men are that attracted by glamour. I think women are attracted by glamour. I think men are attracted by a sense of friendship.
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Kalki Koechlin
French Actress
I think the glamour industry, all over the world, does portray a version that is 'Photoshopped' - a picture that is not very realistic.
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Mary J. Blige
American Musician
It's not just songs and glamour. It's sweat, blood, broken toes, and mistakes... It's life.
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Barry Humphries
Australian Comedian
Glamour comes from within. My beauty regime begins with my personality.
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Minnie Pearl
American Musician
It's the most unglamourous glamour business in the world.
Quote examples
Kelly Cutrone
American Author
I don't have time to write a mom blog, but I'm not against it. I think it's great when women talk about things. I'm all about female empowerment. There's a lot of lonely, lost moms out there. Moms need to be encouraged to tell the truth. There's a lot of glamour mommy stuff. It's OK to get real.
Quote examples
Parineeti Chopra
Indian Actress
It's my life's aim to make people understand the job of an actor, what they go through, and why they are such a protected species. People see the glamour part of it. But there's so much stress that often you don't even pay attention to the luxuries.
Quote examples
Frances McDormand
American Actress
Because of my own insecurities about the way I look, I do sometimes sabotage the looks of my characters by making them as homely as possible. I've never done a glamour part. I'd like to some day, though I don't know if I could pull it off.
Quote examples
Karolina Kurkova
Czechoslovakian Model
There is the glamour side of it, which allows you to meet great variety of people with whom you simply can have a good time, but there's also the sad side of it that drags you into a superficial and artificial world.
Quote examples
Lady Gaga
American Singer
I don't think I could live without hair, makeup and styling, let alone be the performer I am. I am a glamour girl through and through. I believe in the glamorous life and I live one.
Quote examples
Joanna Lumley
English Actress
I don't think men are that attracted by glamour. I think women are attracted by glamour. I think men are attracted by a sense of friendship.
Quote examples
Kalki Koechlin
French Actress
I think the glamour industry, all over the world, does portray a version that is 'Photoshopped' - a picture that is not very realistic.
Quote examples
Mary J. Blige
American Musician
It's not just songs and glamour. It's sweat, blood, broken toes, and mistakes... It's life.
Quote examples
Barry Humphries
Australian Comedian
Glamour comes from within. My beauty regime begins with my personality.
Quote examples
Minnie Pearl
American Musician
It's the most unglamourous glamour business in the world.
Example 1 of 10
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