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Glamour is defined as the elegant, exciting or attractive quality that makes someone or something seem special or desirable.

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The elusive and sexy quality of a supermodel that makes everyone want to look at her is an example of glamour.
The aura of excitement around a big, bustling city is an example of the glamour of the city.

See glamour in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

Archaic a magic spell or charm
☆ seemingly mysterious and elusive fascination or allure; bewitching charm
☆ elegance, luxury, high fashion, etc. or their aura around a person, situation, etc.

Origin: Scot var. of grammar (with sense of gramarye), popularized by Sir Walter Scott; orig. esp. in cast the glamour, to cast an enchantment

Also sp. glamor

See glamour in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also glam·or

noun

An air of compelling charm, romance, and excitement, especially when delusively alluring.
Archaic A magic spell; enchantment.

Origin:

Origin: Scots, magic spell

Origin: , alteration of grammar (from the association of learning with magic)

Usage Note: Many words, such as honor, vapor, and labor, are usually spelled with an -or ending in American English but with an -our ending in British English. The preferred spelling of glamour, however, is -our, making it an exception to the usual American practice. The adjective is more often spelled glamorous in both American and British usage.

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