Glamorize (verb)

1. To make something seem attractive or alluring, often in an unrealistic or misleading way.
2. To present something in an attractive or alluring manner.

Origin:

Glamorize was formed by adding the -ize suffix to the noun glamour, which itself comes from the scottish word glamour, "magic, enchantment," which is possibly a variant of grammar.

Examples:

1. The movie glamorized the life of a criminal, making it seem much more exciting than it really is.
2. The advertisements for the new car glamorized its features, making it seem much more luxurious than it actually was.
3. She was criticized for glamorizing the dangers of drug use in her music.
4. The fashion industry often glamorizes thinness and beauty standards that are unrealistic for most people.
5. He was accused of glamorizing the life of a rock star, making it seem more exciting than it actually is.