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- DictionaryGlit·ter/ˈɡlidər/
verb
- 1. shine with a bright, shimmering reflected light: "trees and grass glittered with dew"
noun
- 1. a bright, shimmering reflected light: "the blue glitter of the sea"
- 2. tiny pieces of sparkling material used for decoration: "sneakers trimmed with sequins and glitter"
a sparkling reflected light or luster. Synonyms: sparkle. showy splendor. small glittering ornaments. glitter. / ˈɡlɪtə / verb. (of a hard, wet, or polished surface) to reflect light in bright flashes. (of light) to be reflected in bright flashes. usually foll by with to be decorated or enhanced by the glamour (of)
Glitter is an assortment of flat, small, reflective particles that are precision cut and come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Glitter particles reflect light at different angles, causing the surface to sparkle or shimmer. Glitter is similar to confetti, sparkles and sequins, but somewhat smaller.
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. When used as a noun, glitter can refer to any kind of gleam, glint, spark, or flash of light, like the flicker of a firefly at night. This word can also be used as a verb.
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.
Apr 29, 2024 · 1. verb. If something glitters, light comes from or is reflected off different parts of it. The bay glittered in the sunshine. [VERB] The Palace glittered with lights. [VERB preposition] Synonyms: shine, flash, sparkle, flare More Synonyms of glitter. 2. verb.
3 days ago · 1. intransitive verb. If something glitters, light comes from or is reflected off different parts of it. The bay glittered in the sunshine. Synonyms: shine, flash, sparkle, flare More Synonyms of glitter. 2. uncountable noun. Glitter consists of tiny, shining pieces of metal. It is glued to things for decoration.
Origin of glitter 1 First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, from Old Norse glitra; compare Old English glitenian, German gleissen “to shine, glitter”
