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glamorize

|glam/or/ize|

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/ˈɡlæməˌraɪz/

make attractive

Etymology
Etymology Information

'glamorize' originates from the word 'glamour,' which comes from the Scottish word 'glamer,' meaning 'magic' or 'enchantment.'

Historical Evolution

'glamer' transformed into the English word 'glamour,' and eventually became the modern English word 'glamorize.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to enchant or cast a spell,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make something seem more attractive or exciting.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to make something seem more attractive or exciting than it really is.

The movie glamorizes the life of a gangster.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42