deglamorize

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /dɪˈɡlæməˌraɪz/

KK: /dɪˈɡlæməˌraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition

To make something less attractive or glamorous, often by removing the appealing aspects.

Example

The documentary aimed to deglamorize the lifestyle of celebrities.

Tense Forms

Past: deglamorized

Past Participle: deglamorized

Conversation

Have you noticed how some movies try to deglamorize drug use lately?

Yeah, I think it's important to show the real consequences.

Exactly! It makes the stories feel more honest and relatable.

For sure, we need more films that tackle those issues seriously.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

diminish

reduce

undermine

Antonyms

glamorize

elevate

enhance

Root Explanation

Deglamorize → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "glamorize" (from "glamour" which comes from Scottish "glamour" meaning enchantment or magic). The word means to remove the enchantment or allure from something, making it less glamorous or appealing.

Memory Tip

Think of 'removing' ('de-') the 'enchantment' ('glamour') from something to remember that 'deglamorize' means to make it less glamorous.

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