glittering

adjective
UK: /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
US: /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/

  1. Shining with a bright reflected light.

    1. The glittering stars filled the night sky above.
    2. The queen wore a glittering crown at the royal event.

  2. Impressively successful or admirable.

    1. She has a glittering career ahead of her.
    2. His glittering performance earned him a standing ovation.

Synonyms

successful brilliant impressive dazzling shining
glittering verb

  1. Present participle of glitter: to shine brightly with flashes of light.

    1. The sunlight was glittering on the lake's surface today.
    2. Her eyes were glittering with excitement as she opened the gift.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "glittering" in English means: Shining with a bright reflected light., Impressively successful or admirable..

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

Synonyms for "glittering": successful, brilliant, impressive, dazzling, shining.

Example usage of "glittering": "The glittering stars filled the night sky above.". More examples on the page.