glamor
UK: ˈɡlæmə | US: ˈɡlæmər
n. an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing or special
n. (archaic) a magic spell or enchantment
The word "glamor" originated from the Scottish variant of "grammar," which in medieval times was associated with occult learning and magic spells (due to the perceived mystique of scholarly knowledge). By the 18th century, it evolved to mean "a magical charm," and later (early 20th century) shifted to its modern sense of "alluring charm or attractiveness." The morpheme "glam" preserves the original link to enchantment, while the suffix "-or" (like in "honor" or "splendor") reinforces its noun form.
The actress brought old Hollywood glamor to the red carpet.
He was captivated by the glamor of city life.
In folklore, fairies were said to use glamor to disguise their true forms.
The magazine photoshoot highlighted the glamor of vintage fashion.
Behind the glamor of fame, she faced constant pressure.