glamour

/ˈɡlæmə/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

Originally, enchantment; magic charm; especially, the effect of a spell that causes one to see objects in a form that differs from reality, typically to make filthy, ugly, or repulsive things seem beauteous.

2

Alluring beauty or charm (often with sex appeal).

3

Any excitement, appeal, or attractiveness associated with a person, place, or thing; that which makes something appealing.

4

Any artificial interest in, or association with, objects, or persons, through which they appear delusively magnified or glorified.

5

A kind of haze in the air, causing things to appear different from what they really are.

6

An item, motif, person, image that by association improves appearance.

7

A beautiful woman.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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