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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.

3. 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.

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. 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.

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

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   glitter. (glɪtəʳ ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense glitters , present participle glittering , past tense, past participle glittered. 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]

7. 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.

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.