Glitter
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡlɪtə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Glitter is a noun meaning A bright, sparkling light; shininess or brilliance.
Meaning
A bright, sparkling light; shininess or brilliance.
More Meanings
- A shiny, decorative adornment, sometimes sprinkled on glue to make simple artwork.
- (figurative) Glitz.
- To sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam.
- To be showy, specious, or striking, and hence attractive.
Example Sentences
a glittering sword
the glittering scenes of a court
the glittering ornaments on a Christmas tree
The field yet glitters with the pomp of war.
Word Forms
- glitters
- glittering
- glittered
Synonyms for glitter
Depending on context, synonyms include gleam, glint, scintillation, sparkle, shine, glisten.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sparkle, glisten, scintillation, glister, glint, gleam.
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