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glam

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɡɫæm// UK //ɡlˈæm// glam Slang

adj. short for glamorous. You use it to describe someone or something that looks exciting, expensive, and very attractive.

adj. abbreviated form of glamorous; relating to a style that is high-fashion, exciting, or visually impressive. Often associated with the 1970s rock aesthetic or high-end beauty culture.


SIMPLE

She looks very glam in her new dress.

CONTEXTUAL

The awards ceremony was a glam event filled with famous actors and expensive jewelry.

COMPLEX

The designer's latest collection successfully blends a gritty urban aesthetic with the glam sensibilities of mid-century Hollywood, creating a look that is both modern and nostalgic.

Origin

Clipping of glamour.

Usage

Often used as a predicative adjective after linking verbs like 'look' or 'feel'.

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