glittered; glittering; glitters
1
2
: to be brilliantly attractive, lavish, or spectacular
also
: to be superficially attractive or exciting
1
a
: sparkling brilliance of something that glitters
b
: a bright usually superficial attractiveness
c
: the quality of being spectacular
2
: small glittering objects used for ornamentation
Synonyms
Examples of glitter in a Sentence
Verb
The sequins on her dress glittered in the sun.
Her eyes glittered with intelligence and amusement.
Noun
He was drawn to the glitter of the city's nightlife.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 5 July 2024
The news caps a glittering career on the ATP singles tour, which placed Murray at number 1 in the world for 41 weeks.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 2 July 2024
Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 2 July 2024
Add red and blue glitter or sequins to fit the patriotic theme.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024
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Verb
Related Articles As for her accessories, Queen Maxima carried a clutch by Hermès and completed her look with pieces of glittering jewelry, including a bold floral statement necklace.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 5 July 2024
The news caps a glittering career on the ATP singles tour, which placed Murray at number 1 in the world for 41 weeks.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 2 July 2024
Noun
Finding the right pair of gold sandals is like walking into a room filled with glitter or witnessing the sunrise—a sudden burst of light that enlivens everything around it.
—Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 2 July 2024
Add red and blue glitter or sequins to fit the patriotic theme.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for glitter
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“Glitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glitter. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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glitter
1 of 2 verb
glit·ter
ˈglit-ər 
1
: to shine with brilliant or metallic luster
glittering sequins
2
: to shine with strong emotion
eyes glittered cruelly
glitter
2 of 2 noun1
: sparkling brilliancy
2
: small glittering objects used for ornamentation
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