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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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › glitterGlitter Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of glitter as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Glitter can mean to shine with many small flashes of brilliant light, or to be brilliantly attractive or spectacular.

3. 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.

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › glitterGlitter - definition of glitter by The Free Dictionary

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   Glitter is a noun that means a sparkling or glistening light, or a showy splendor. It is also a verb that means to reflect light in bright flashes, or to be decorated or enhanced by glamour. See examples, translations and related terms.

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.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.

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

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   Glitter is a verb meaning to reflect light in bright flashes, or a noun meaning tiny shiny pieces of metal or showy attractiveness. Learn more about the word origin, pronunciation, and usage of glitter with Collins English Dictionary.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryglitter | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Glitter is a verb meaning to shine with small flashes of light, or a noun meaning very small, shiny pieces of metal used for decoration. Learn more about glitter and its translations in different languages.