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glamour

/ˈɡlæmə/

/ˈɡlæmər/

Translations

glamournoun

glamours

glamourSens courant : attrait, élégance séduisante ; s’emploie aussi en photographie et dans la mode.

The glamour of the film industry draws many aspiring actors to Hollywood.

Le glamour de l’industrie cinématographique attire de nombreux acteurs en herbe à Hollywood.

Additional translations

sortilègeSens littéraire ou fantastique.

Synonyms

glamourverb

glamoured

Past Simple

glamoured

Past Participle

glamouring

Gerund

Literary/archaic transitive verb meaning ‘to enchant or fascinate’.

envoûterSens littéraire.

The storyteller's words glamoured the children, leaving them wide-eyed with wonder.

Les paroles du conteur envoûtèrent les enfants, qui restèrent les yeux grands ouverts, émerveillés.

Additional translations

fascinerSens plus général.

Synonyms

glamouradjective

/ˈɡlæmə/

/ˈɡlæmər/

Attributive use before a noun (e.g., "glamour model") justifies adjectival treatment.

glamourInvariable ; employé surtout avant un nom pour évoquer le chic et le raffinement.

They were invited to a glamour party at the film festival.

Ils ont été invités à une soirée glamour au festival du film.

Synonyms

Definitions

glamournoun

An attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing.

The glamour of the film industry draws many aspiring actors to Hollywood.

A magic spell or enchantment, often used to make something appear more attractive.

The fairy cast a glamour over the forest, making it look like a paradise.

A style of photography or presentation that emphasizes beauty and sexual attractiveness.

She posed for a glamour shoot early in her career.

glamourverb

To enchant or fascinate; to cast a glamour over.

The storyteller's words glamoured the children, leaving them wide-eyed with wonder.

glamouradjective

Relating to or characterized by glamour; stylish and exciting.

They were invited to a glamour party at the film festival.