glamourise

• Etwas attraktiver, aufregender oder glamouröser darstellen, als es in Wirklichkeit ist; oft auch etwas verherrlichen oder romantisieren.

A verb used to describe the act of making something appear more attractive, exciting, or glamorous than it really is.

1. Interpret romanticallyB2formalbritish

   To make something appear more romantic, exciting, or appealing than it really is.

   Verklären

   • The film glamourises the life of a spy, ignoring the dangers.
   • Some historians argue that the media glamourises war.
   • She tends to glamourise her past relationships.

   Synonymeembellishglorifyidealizemythologizeprettifysugarcoat

   Antonymedebunkdeflatedemystifydepictdisenchantdownplayportrayrepresentunderstate

2. Make glamorous and attractiveB2formalbritish

   To make something or someone seem more attractive, stylish, or desirable.

   Verherrlichen

   • The magazine article glamourises the celebrity lifestyle.
   • Advertisements often glamourise fast food to make it look irresistible.
   • The director glamourised the setting with beautiful lighting and costumes.

   Synonymebeautifydress upembellishenhancegildidealizeprettify

   Antonymedisenchantuglify