glamorize
Cast flattering light
To glamorize is to make something appear more attractive, exciting, or appealing than it really is.
The word often carries disapproval—critics accuse films of glamorizing violence, or social media of glamorizing unrealistic lifestyles: The documentary was accused of glamorizing drug use.
Also spelled glamourise (British).
Portray as more appealing
- glorifyPraise to excess
- idealizeRegard as flawless
- exaltPraise with great intensity
- embellishAdd decorative elements
beautify · sugarcoat · whitewash · sanitize · mythologize · elevate · aggrandize · overstate
Enticing someone romantically
- mystiqueAura of fascination
- appealFormal review request
- magnetismForce between poles
- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
fascination · glitz · sparkle · dazzle · radiance · charisma · desirability · temptation
Custom luxury dressmaking
- runwayPaved path for planes
- voguePrevailing popular style
- designerOne who plans appearances
- chicTasteful, current flair
style · elegance · sophistication · catwalk · model · photoshoot · magazine · trendsetter
romanticize
Portray as more appealing
embellish · beautify · sugarcoat · whitewash · sanitize · mythologize · elevate · aggrandize · overstate · exaggerate
seduction
Enticing someone romantically
enchantment · fascination · glitz · sparkle · dazzle · radiance · charisma · desirability · temptation · captivation
haute couture
Custom luxury dressmaking
chic · style · elegance · sophistication · catwalk · model · photoshoot · magazine · trendsetter · fashionista
fame
Public recognition, widespread
- stardomCelebrity status achieved
- HollywoodAmerican film industry center
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
red carpet · paparazzi · tabloid · A-list · VIP · influencer · icon · idol · superstar · megastar
glamorizeexpose
Make known publicly
demystify · deglamorize · debunk · lay bare · disillusion
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