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   glitter

   /ˈɡlɪtə/

   verb

   • 1. 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. a bright, shimmering reflected light: "the blue glitter of the sea" Similar sparkletwinkleglintgleamshimmerglimmerflickerblinkflashbrightnessbrilliancelightluminescencephosphorescenceluminosityrare:lambencyscintillationcoruscationfulgurationeffulgence
   • ▪ an expression of an emotion in a person's eyes: "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. 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.

   • English (US)

     GLITTER meaning: 1. to produce a lot of small, bright...

   • Znaczenie Glitter, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     glitter definicja: 1. to produce a lot of small, bright...

   • Glitter: Arabic Translation

     glitter translate: يَتَلألأ / يَلْمَع. Learn more in the...

   • Glitter: French Translation

     GLITTER translate: éclat [masculine], scintillement...

   • Glitter: Korean Translation

     GLITTER translate: 반짝반짝 빛나다. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Glitter: German Translation

     GLITTER translate: funkeln, das Funkeln. Learn more in the...

   • Glitter: Catalan Translation

     glitter - definition, audio pronunciation and more for...

   • Glitter: Italian Translation

     glitter translate: scintillare, brillare, scintillare,...

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

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   Learn the meaning of glitter as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Glitter can mean to shine with many small flashes of brilliant light, or to be brilliantly attractive or spectacular.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › glitterGLITTER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › GlitterGlitter - Wikipedia

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   Glitter is a type of reflective particle that sparkles or shimmers on various surfaces. Learn about its origins, production, applications, and cultural significance in arts, cosmetics, and forensics.

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

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   Glitter is a verb meaning to reflect light in bright flashes, or a noun meaning tiny shiny pieces of metal or showy attractiveness. Learn more about the word origin, pronunciation, and usage of glitter with Collins English Dictionary.

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

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   Glitter is a noun that means a sparkling or glistening light, or a showy splendor. It is also a verb that means to reflect light in bright flashes, or to be decorated or enhanced by glamour. See examples, translations and related terms.

8. 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.