1. presented or portrayed as more attractive, exciting, or impressive than is actually the case; given excessive glamour or appeal
Usage: typically used as a past participle functioning as an adjective; often implies criticism or skepticism about the exaggeration

Examples

• The movie industry has overglamorized the life of a fashion model, hiding the exhausting work behind the scenes.
• Social media presents an overglamorized version of celebrity life that doesn't reflect reality.
• Many people find that travel destinations are overglamorized in tourism advertisements.
• The overglamorized image of startup culture ignores the high failure rate and stress involved.
• Historical figures are sometimes overglamorized in textbooks, overlooking their flaws and mistakes.
• The overglamorized portrayal of wealth in television shows can create unrealistic expectations among viewers.