glamorize

/ˌɡlæməˈraɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or make someone seem more attractive, exciting, or impressive

“The movie glamorized the life of a rockstar, making it seem more glamorous than it actually was.”

2. verb

to add a glamorous quality to something

“The designer aimed to glamorize the brand’s new product line with luxurious packaging.”

3. noun

the act of making or seeming more attractive or impressive

“The glamorization of social media has created unrealistic beauty standards.”

Synonyms

  • embellish
  • glamour
  • gloss

Antonyms

  • demote
  • downgrade