glamorisation
Making something appealing
Glamorisation is the British spelling of glamorization—the act of making something appear more attractive, exciting, or appealing than it actually is.
Often carries a critical edge, suggesting distortion or whitewashing: the glamorisation of war in action films, Critics accused the documentary of glamorising drug culture.
Portraying as more appealing
- mythologizingMaking legendary or sacred
- glorificationElevating praise or worship
- exaggerationOverstating beyond reality
- embellishmentDecorative addition or exaggeration
whitewashing · nostalgia · fantasy · perfection · utopia · hero-worship · idolization · aggrandizement
Complete appearance overhaul
- cosmeticsSkin-applied beauty substances
- airbrushingSprayed-paint smoothing technique
- retouchingPost-capture image enhancement
- photoshopDigitally manipulate images
glossy · enhancement · embellishment · stylization · glitz · glitter · sparkle · shine
Enticing someone romantically
- enticementSomething that attracts
- fascinationIntense absorbed interest
- magnetismForce between poles
- captivationState of being fascinated
enchantment · lure · mystique · appeal · charisma · pizzazz · mojo · bewitchment
Celebrity status achieved
- limelightCenter of public notice
- paparazziAggressive celebrity photographers
- flashbulbsDisposable photo illumination devices
- showbizPerforming arts sector, casually
starlet · fame · tabloid · idol · icon · fandom · prestige · adulation
Paved path for planes
- designerOne who plans appearances
- voguePrevailing popular style
- chicTasteful, current flair
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
catwalk · trendsetting · red-carpet · supermodel · couture · sartorial · prêt-à-porter · boutique
romanticizing
Portraying as more appealing
- mythologizingMaking legendary or sacred
- glorificationElevating praise or worship
- exaggerationOverstating beyond reality
embellishment · whitewashing · nostalgia · fantasy · perfection · utopia · hero-worship · idolization · aggrandizement · apotheosis
makeover
Complete appearance overhaul
- cosmeticsSkin-applied beauty substances
- airbrushingSprayed-paint smoothing technique
- retouchingPost-capture image enhancement
photoshop · glossy · enhancement · embellishment · stylization · glitz · glitter · sparkle · shine · polish
seduction
Enticing someone romantically
- enticementSomething that attracts
- fascinationIntense absorbed interest
- magnetismForce between poles
captivation · enchantment · lure · mystique · appeal · charisma · pizzazz · mojo · bewitchment · entrancement
stardom
Celebrity status achieved
- limelightCenter of public notice
- paparazziAggressive celebrity photographers
- flashbulbsDisposable photo illumination devices
showbiz · starlet · fame · tabloid · idol · icon · fandom · prestige · adulation · spotlight
runway
Paved path for planes
elegance · catwalk · trendsetting · red-carpet · supermodel · couture · sartorial · prêt-à-porter · boutique · branding
glamorisationdemonisation
Portraying as wholly evil
vilification · demonization · denigration · stigmatisation · demonizing
glamorisationcritique
Detailed evaluative analysis
deconstruction · exposing · unmasking · debunking · laying bare
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