glamour

Definition

  • noun: a very exciting and attractive quality
  • noun: a magic spell
  • often used attributively
  • synonyms: witchcraft, magic, spell

Examples

  • She's a serious actress and not just another 'glamour girl'. [=a beautiful woman who wears sexy and attractive clothing and makeup]

  • He's one of the 'glamour boys' of the football league. [=he's a very popular and attractive player who gets a lot of attention]

  • She left her hometown, attracted to the 'glamour' of the big city.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) She may be the next first lady. Imagine reading "My Day" by Susan Paine-in-the-Neck. As if he isn't going to be hurt enough, she has to twist a knife in him too. - "I'll turn my glamour on him." - What's it to you? - Nothing. - Then stop worrying. The dopes are going to inherit the earth anyway. (..)
    1939 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington