glamour
1 synonym for glamour, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Alluring beauty, charm, or style, often tied to wealth, fame, or fashion.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use glamour
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Hollywood glamour
add glamour to
faded glamour
Etymology
From Scots glamour ("magic"), an alteration of Middle English gramere, the ancestor of "grammar" — magic and learning were once closely linked in folk belief.
Full origin of glamour →Frequently asked questions
What does “glamour” mean?
The word “glamour” means alluring beauty, charm, or style, often tied to wealth, fame, or fashion. In plain terms, attractive, exciting charm — often linked to fashion and celebrity, but originally meant a magic illusion.
How do you pronounce “glamour”?
“Glamour” is pronounced GLA-muh (/ˈɡlæmɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “glamour” in a sentence?
Here is “glamour” used in a sentence: “The awards ceremony was full of Hollywood glamour.”
What part of speech is “glamour”?
“Glamour” is a noun.
Where does the word “glamour” come from?
The word “glamour” comes from Middle English. From Scots glamour ("magic"), an alteration of Middle English gramere, the ancestor of "grammar" — magic and learning were once closely linked in folk belief.
Is “glamour” a common word?
“Glamour” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “glamour” have?
“Glamour” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: alluring beauty, charm, or style, often tied to wealth, fame, or fashion.
