glamour
UK: ˈɡlæmə | US: ˈɡlæmər
n. 1. An attractive or exciting quality that makes someone or something seem special or magical.
n. 2. A sense of alluring charm or mystique, often associated with fame or luxury.
glamour = gram<knowledge, learning> + our<noun suffix>
- gram (from Old French gramaire, meaning "learning" or "occult knowledge," later associated with magic spells).
- our (a noun-forming suffix, often indicating a state or quality).
Etymology Origin:
Originally, glamour referred to a magical spell or enchantment, derived from the Scottish alteration of grammar—a term linked to scholarly learning and, by extension, occult practices. Over time, it evolved to describe the enchanting allure of beauty or charm, shedding its mystical roots for a more secular, fashionable connotation.
The actress carried an air of glamour wherever she went.
Hollywood is often associated with glitz and glamour.
The old castle had lost none of its medieval glamour.
She transformed the dull event into an evening of glamour.
His stories added a touch of glamour to their ordinary lives.