glamour
glamour — noun
1. the desirable, exciting character often associated with wealth, fame, or beauty,
the desirable, exciting character often associated with wealth, fame, or beauty, which gives a person, role, or location a special appeal and makes it feel worth wanting
The glamour of Hollywood has drawn young actors from all over the world.
glamour of [place/occupation]
Eri loved the glamour of fashion week, with its bright lights and famous faces.
There is a certain glamour to working as a flight attendant and visiting new cities.
The wedding was simple and small, with none of the glamour of a celebrity event.
Tara had always dreamed of the glamour and excitement of life in New York.
- allure
suggests a mysterious, often irresistible attraction, sometimes with a hint of danger or the unknown
- charm
warmer and more personal than glamour; describes a likable quality that draws people in gently
- glitz
emphasises showy, flashy display that may feel superficial or excessive; overlaps with glamour but less positive
- appeal
the broadest term; covers any kind of attractiveness, from job appeal to visual appeal, without the specific link to wealth or fame
- drabness
lack of colour, excitement, or visual interest
- ordinariness
lack of any special or remarkable quality
文法句型
the glamour of [place/occupation]
[adjective] + glamour
用法筆記
Uncountable noun — do not use in plural or with the indefinite article 'a'. Frequently appears in the pattern 'the glamour of + [noun phrase]'. Also used attributively, especially in British English, in compounds such as 'glamour model' and 'glamour industry'.