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deglamorize

|de/glam/or/ize|

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/diːˈɡlæməˌraɪz/

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/diːˈɡlæməraɪz/

reduce glamour

Etymology
Etymology Information

'deglamorize' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'remove' and the word 'glamorize', which comes from 'glamour', meaning 'enchantment'.

Historical Evolution

'glamour' changed from the Scottish word 'gramarye', meaning 'magic' or 'enchantment', and eventually became the modern English word 'glamour'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to remove enchantment', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make less glamorous'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to make something less glamorous or attractive.

The documentary aimed to deglamorize the life of a celebrity.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42