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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.

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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.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.

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

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   You can use glitter to refer to superficial attractiveness or to the excitement connected with something. She was blinded by the glitter and the glamour of her own life.

7. 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.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › glitterGlitter Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Glitter Definition. glĭtər. glittered, glittering, glitters. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Noun. Verb. Filter. noun. glitters. A bright, sparkling light. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Striking or showy brilliance or attractiveness. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.