Glamourize: meaning, definitions and examples

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glamourize

 

[ ˈɡlæməraɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to make glamorous

To glamourize something means to enhance its attractiveness or appeal, often through extravagant or superficial means. This process can involve highlighting features that are alluring or desirable while downplaying any negatives. The term may be used in various contexts, including fashion, entertainment, and marketing. Glamourizing can lead to an idealized version of reality, appealing to emotions rather than rational thought.

Synonyms

embellish, enhance, idealize, romanticize

Examples of usage

  • The film glamourizes the life of a celebrity.
  • Advertisers often glamourize luxury products.
  • She tried to glamourize the ordinary event.
  • The magazine article glamourizes travel to exotic destinations.

Translations

Translations of the word "glamourize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 glamourizar

🇮🇳 ग्लैमोराइज करना

🇩🇪 glamourisieren

🇮🇩 mengglamorisasi

🇺🇦 гламуризувати

🇵🇱 glamouryzować

🇯🇵 グラマライズする

🇫🇷 glamouriser

🇪🇸 glamourizar

🇹🇷 göz alıcı hale getirmek

🇰🇷 화려하게 하다

🇸🇦 تجميل

🇨🇿 glamourizovat

🇸🇰 glamourizovať

🇨🇳 使……迷人

🇸🇮 glamurizirati

🇮🇸 glamourisera

🇰🇿 гламуризациялау

🇬🇪 გლამურიზაცია

🇦🇿 glamourlaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 glamourizar

Etymology

The word 'glamourize' is derived from 'glamour,' which traces its roots back to the Scots word 'gramair,' meaning 'grammar' or 'enchantment.' This progression emphasizes the idea of an illusion or enchantment that transforms the ordinary into extraordinary. The term began to be used in English around the early 19th century, where it referred to a kind of charm or magic associated with elegance and beauty. Over time, 'glamour' evolved to encompass the allure of sophistication and opulence, particularly in contexts like fashion and film. The addition of the suffix '-ize' suggests a process whereby something is imbued with glamour, indicating an action that temporalizes the transition from plain to fantastic. The popularity of this term in the 20th century is closely linked with media portrayals of celebrity culture, where the act of glamourizing both reflects and shapes societal values regarding beauty and success.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,306, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.