glamorization
|glam-or-i-za-tion|
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/ˌɡlæmərəˈzeɪʃən/
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/ˌɡlæməraɪˈzeɪʃən/
(glamorize)
make attractive
Etymology
'glamorization' originates from the word 'glamor,' which comes from the Scottish word 'gramarye,' meaning 'magic' or 'enchantment.'
'gramarye' transformed into the English word 'glamor,' and eventually became 'glamorization' to describe the process of making something glamorous.
Initially, it meant 'enchantment or magic,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'making something more attractive or appealing.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of making something more glamorous or attractive.
The glamorization of the fashion industry often overlooks the hard work behind the scenes.
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Last updated: 2025/04/17 00:23