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glamour
A fascinating, exciting, and often luxurious shine associated with fame, wealth, or beauty. It describes an aura of special appeal and elegance.
Die Filmpremiere in Cannes war von viel Glamour und prominenten Gästen geprägt.
The film premiere in Cannes was marked by lots of glamour and celebrity guests.
'Glamour' is a loanword from English and has a very similar meaning. In German, it is often used to describe the special shine of the world of stars, fashion, and luxury.
Die Preisverleihung versprühte den Glamour der alten Hollywood-Filme.
The awards ceremony radiated the glamour of old Hollywood films.
'Glamour' is an uncountable noun. It is usually used without an article or in fixed phrases like 'ein Hauch von Glamour' (a touch of glamour) or 'eine Prise Glamour' (a dash of glamour).
Dem Event fehlte es an dem nötigen Glamour.
The event lacked the necessary glamour.
Common combinations are 'viel Glamour' (lots of glamour), 'der ganze Glamour' (all the glamour), or verbs like 'Glamour verbreiten' (to spread glamour) and 'Glamour versprühen' (to radiate glamour).
Sie genießt den Glamour, der mit ihrem Beruf als Schauspielerin verbunden ist.
She enjoys the glamour associated with her profession as an actress.
shine / splendor
Both Glanz and Glamour can describe an impressive, elegant aura. Glanz is more general and can also refer to prestige or a magnificent effect, while Glamour particularly emphasizes a fascinating aura of luxury, beauty, or fame. Use Glamour for a luxurious social atmosphere; otherwise, Glanz is often more suitable.
Der Glamour der Preisverleihung zeigte sich in den berühmten Gästen und ihren eleganten Kleidern.
The glamour of the awards ceremony was evident in the famous guests and their elegant clothes.
Der Glanz der erfolgreichen Veranstaltung beeindruckte auch die einfachen Gäste.
The successful event’s splendor impressed even the ordinary guests.
