glamorize
pronunciation
How to pronounce glamorize in British English:
UK [ˈglæməraɪz]
How to pronounce glamorize in American English:
US [ˈɡlæməˌraɪz]
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- Verb:
- interpret romantically
- make glamorous and attractive
Word Origin
- glamorize (v.)
- 1901, from glamour + -ize, with typical dropping of the -u- in derivatives (see -or). Related: Glamorized; glamorizing.
Example
- 1. Be realistic and be careful not to glamorize the alternative .
- 2. Tried to glamorize the bathroom with expensive fixtures .
- 3. In classic black and white , these photos glamorize anna in a casual and simple way .
- 4. We tell these kids that joe camel is bad for them but glamorize and condone alcohol .
- 5. It 's unfortunate that we glorify and glamorize the idea of out-of-wedlock children .