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glitter

Pronunciation: /ˈglɪtə/

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Definition of glitter

verb

[no object]
  • shine with a bright, shimmering reflected light:the grass glittered with dew
  • (of eyes) shine with a particular emotion:her eyes glittered with excitement

noun

  • 1 [in singular] a bright, shimmering reflected light:the blue glitter of the sea
  • an expression of an emotion in a person’s eyes:the scathing glitter in his eyes
  • 2 [mass noun] tiny pieces of sparkling material used for decoration:sneakers trimmed with sequins and glitter
  • 3 [mass noun] an attractive and exciting but superficial quality:he avoids the glitter of show business

Phrases

all that glitters is not gold

proverb the attractive external appearance of something is not a reliable indication of its true nature.

Derivatives

glittery

adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old Norse glitra

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Definition of glitter in the US English dictionary

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