noun
- the act or process of making something seem more attractive, exciting, or impressive than it really is
Usage: often used in contexts where something negative or ordinary is presented in an appealing way
Examples
- The glamorization of smoking in old movies made cigarettes seem cool to young audiences.
- Critics argue that the show's glamorization of wealth sends the wrong message to viewers.
- The glamorization of dangerous stunts on social media has led to serious injuries.
- Some people worry about the glamorization of unhealthy lifestyles in advertising.
- The documentary exposed the glamorization of crime in popular culture.
- Fashion magazines have been criticized for the glamorization of unrealistic body standards.