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   Glit·ter

   /ˈɡlidər/

   

   verb

   • 1. shine with a bright, shimmering reflected light: "trees and grass glittered with dew"
   • ▪ shine as a result of strong feeling: "her eyes were glittering with excitement"

   noun

   • 1. a bright, shimmering reflected light: "the blue glitter of the sea" Similar sparkletwinkleglintgleamshimmerglimmerflickerblinkflashbrightnessbrilliancelightluminescencephosphorescenceluminosityrare:lambencyscintillationcoruscationfulgurationeffulgence
   • ▪ a glint in a person's eye indicating a particular emotion: "the scathing glitter in his eyes"
   • 2. tiny pieces of sparkling material used for decoration: "sneakers trimmed with sequins and glitter"
   • 3. an attractive and exciting but superficial quality: "he avoids the glitter of show business" Similar glamourexcitementthrillsattractionsappealshowinessdazzletinselinformal:razzle-dazzlerazzmatazzglitzglitzinessritzinesspizzazzflashiness

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old Norse glitra.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › glitterGlitter Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of GLITTER is to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle. How to use glitter in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Glitter.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGLITTER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GLITTER definition: 1. to produce a lot of small, bright flashes of reflected light: 2. If someone's eyes glitter…. Learn more.

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   Glitter definition: to reflect light with a brilliant, sparkling luster; sparkle with reflected light.. See examples of GLITTER used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › glitterGlitter - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A glitter is a sparkle or flash of light. To glitter is to gleam or shine, as if glistening with moisture. Glitter isn’t just shiny stuff you use in craft projects.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › glitterGlitter - definition of glitter by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. A sparkling or glistening light. 2. Brilliant or showy, often superficial attractiveness. 3. Small pieces of light-reflecting decorative material. intr.v. glit·tered, glit·ter·ing, glit·ters. 1. To sparkle brilliantly; glisten: a gold ring that glittered in the display window; eyes that glittered with tears. See Synonyms at flash. 2.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGLITTER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If someone's eyes glitter, they are bright and express a particular emotion such as excitement or interest.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGLITTER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   GLITTER definition: 1. to shine with small flashes of light: 2. very small, shiny pieces of metal used for decoration…. Learn more.

9. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › glitterglitter - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   5 days ago · glitter (third-person singular simple present glitters, present participle glittering, simple past and past participle glittered) To sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam. a glittering sword. the glittering ornaments on a Christmas tree. 1697, Virgil, “The Second Book of the Georgics ”, in ...

10. www.yourdictionary.com › glitterGlitter Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Glitter Definition. glĭtər. glittered, glittering, glitters. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Noun. Verb. Filter. noun. glitters. A bright, sparkling light. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Striking or showy brilliance or attractiveness. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishglitter noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of glitter noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.