Main Entry: ¹glit·ter

Pronunciation: \ˈgli-tər\

Function: intransitive verb

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

Date: 14th century

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

synonyms see flash

— glit·ter·ing·ly \-tə-riŋ-lē\ adverb