glitter

noun
UK: /ˈɡlɪtər/
US: /ˈɡlɪtər/

  1. Small, shiny pieces of material used for decoration.

    1. She sprinkled glitter on the card.
    2. The craft project involved glue and lots of glitter, making a sparkly mess.

  2. A showy attractiveness; something superficially attractive.

    1. The glitter of fame soon faded.
    2. Despite the initial glitter, the reality of the job was quite mundane.

Synonyms

sparkle flash shine luster shimmer glimmer gleam
glitter verb

  1. To shine brightly with reflected light.

    1. The stars glitter in the sky.
    2. The diamonds glittered under the bright lights of the showroom.

  2. To be attractively lively and impressive.

    1. Her eyes glittered with excitement.
    2. The performance glittered with wit and sophisticated charm throughout.
glitter adjective

  1. Having a sparkling or shimmering quality.

    1. She wore a glitter dress to the party.
    2. The glitter paint gave the room a festive, eye-catching effect.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "glitter" in English means: Small, shiny pieces of material used for decoration., A showy attractiveness; something superficially attractive..

The phonetic transcription of "glitter" is /ˈɡlɪtər/ in British English and /ˈɡlɪtər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "glitter": sparkle, flash, shine, luster, shimmer, glimmer, gleam.

Example usage of "glitter": "She sprinkled glitter on the card.". More examples on the page.