glitter

¹glit·ter

verb \ˈgli-tər\

Definition of GLITTER

intransitive verb

1

a : to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle <sequins glittered in the spotlight> b : to shine with strong emotion : flash <eyes glittering in anger>

2

: to be brilliantly attractive, lavish, or spectacular; also : to be superficially attractive or exciting

— glit·ter·ing·ly \-tə-riŋ-lē\ adverb

Examples of GLITTER

1. The sequins on her dress glittered in the sun.
2. Her eyes glittered with intelligence and amusement.

Origin of GLITTER

Middle English gliteren, perhaps from Old Norse glitra; akin to Old English geolu yellow

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to GLITTER

Synonyms: coruscate, flame, glance, gleam, glimmer, glint, glisten, glister, flash, luster (or lustre), scintillate, shimmer, spangle, sparkle, twinkle, wink, winkle

Related Words: beam, radiate, shine; bedazzle, blind, daze, dazzle; blaze, burn, flare, glare, glow

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Rhymes with GLITTER

bitter, chitter, critter, fitter, flitter, fritter, hitter, jitter, knitter, litter, quitter, quittor, sitter, skitter, slitter, spitter, titter, twitter