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   glit·ter

   /ˈɡlidər/

   verb

   • 1. shine with a bright, shimmering reflected light: "trees and grass glittered with dew"
   • ▪ shine as a result of strong feeling: "her eyes were glittering with excitement"

   noun

   • 1. a bright, shimmering reflected light: "the blue glitter of the sea" Similar sparkletwinkleglintgleamshimmerglimmerflickerblinkflashbrightnessbrilliancelightluminescencephosphorescenceluminosityrare:lambencyscintillationcoruscationfulgurationeffulgence
   • ▪ a glint in a person's eye indicating a particular emotion: "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. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › GlitterGlitter - Wikipedia

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   Glitter is an assortment of flat, small, reflective particles that are precision cut and come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Glitter particles reflect light at different angles, causing the surface to sparkle or shimmer. Glitter is similar to confetti, sparkles and sequins, but somewhat smaller.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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. More Synonyms of glitter

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › glitterglitter | meaning of glitter in Longman Dictionary of...

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    glitter meaning, definition, what is glitter: to shine brightly with flashing points o...: Learn more.

11. 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.