glam

[ glam ]

noun

1. glamour.

adjective

1. glamorous.

glam

/ ɡlæm /

adjective

1. slang.
   short for glamorous

Word History and Origins

Origin of glam¹

First recorded in 1960–65; by shortening

Example Sentences

Durran pushed the period-accurate look “a touch” but didn’t want to lean too glam with Rita’s headwear.

From Los Angeles Times

She wasn’t model thin, didn’t dress in head-to-toe Chanel or travel with a glam team.

From Los Angeles Times

So personally, I feel like I'm very inspired by old school Southern Belle pageantry drag, very high, glam and sparkly.

From Salon

Both albums are certainly influenced by the melodic pop-rock favored by the Beatles — not coincidentally, the Fab Four are another band beloved by younger generations — but the LPs also take cues from classic British glam and swaggering psychedelic rock.

From Salon

Part of that excitement was rooted in my desire to see some of the Open’s storied glitz and glam; however, I was surprised to see that most of the crowd — even in the pricey seats where I was — had opted for relatively unremarkable attire.

From Salon

Related Words

• alluring
• attractive
• captivating
• charismatic
• charming
• classy
• elegant
• exciting
• fascinating
• flashy
• glittering
• lovely
• prestigious
• seductive
• smart