Glamorised

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. Made something appear more attractive or appealing by enhancing its qualities or presentation
2. Presented in a way that emphasizes beauty or desirability beyond reality
3. Enhanced the appeal or charm of something, often by exaggerating its positive aspects

Etymology: "Glamorised" is the past tense and past participle of "glamorise," so its real story belongs to the root verb. That verb is built from "glamour," a word that began as a Scottish variant of "grammar." In medieval Scotland, learning was written in Latin, and "grammar" was associated with scholarship and magic. The spelling was altered into "glamour," which came to mean a magical enchantment that makes something look other than it is. Over time the sense softened from supernatural spell to a charming, alluring appearance. "Glamorise" applies that idea to ordinary things: a film, a lifestyle, or a war can be shown with its attractions brightened and its drawbacks hidden. The verb therefore keeps the old notion of enchantment, now used for the way a picture is presented rather than for magic itself.

Synonyms: romanticized, idealized

Antonyms: demonized, criticized