glittered; glittering; glitters
1
2
: to be brilliantly attractive, lavish, or spectacular
also
: to be superficially attractive or exciting
1
a
: sparkling brilliance of something that glitters
b
: a bright usually superficial attractiveness
c
: the quality of being spectacular
2
: small glittering objects used for ornamentation
Synonyms
Examples of glitter in a Sentence
Verb
The sequins on her dress glittered in the sun.
Her eyes glittered with intelligence and amusement.
Noun
He was drawn to the glitter of the city's nightlife.
Recent Examples on the Web
Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2024
Once a powerful crypto power broker, SBF’s glittering Web3 kingdom came crashing down on his head after a multi-billion dollar scandal.
—Lucas Ropek / Gizmodo, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
The glittering occasion at London's Science Museum sees the Diana Award, the only charitable organization that carries her name, awarding 20 of its cohort of young people as Legacy Award winners.
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
Now, The Outsiders has been crafted into a glittering musical that might not hit as hard as its predecessors, but still has the power to inspire an entire generation of young theatergoers just the same.
—EW.com, 12 Apr. 2024
Donning a glittering cape, Rick Wakeman showed off his keyboard chops as the purple lights and smoke machines did their thing.
—Ernesto Lechner, SPIN, 11 Apr. 2024
The actress' mom also got into the Disney spirit with a pair of glittering red and black Minnie Mouse ears, while her dad donned a green Boston Celtics jersey.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Fotis Dulos stayed in his glittering mansion at 4 Jefferson Crossing.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2024
Some were dressed in the label’s moody creations sipping wine while browsing a collection of glittering dresses, sheer bodysuits, and unconventional outerwear.
—Indya Brown, Essence, 5 Apr. 2024
Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2024
The new millennium also got off to a sparkly start, as stars including Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Shakira enhanced their natural shine with roll-on body glitter, among other highly reflective cosmetics.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
While some countries look to expand their programs, Portugal is far from the only country that's found not all that glitters is gold.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2024
The drink — bedazzled with edible purple glitter — sold to the tune of 8,000 per hour.
—Kate Bernot, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
That glitter epitomizes the sheer joy with which Diggins seems to race, in a sport long dominated by the typically more reserved Scandinavians and Russians.
—Bill McKibben, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2024
Fans flocked to movie theaters dressed in pink costumes and glitter to celebrate the film.
—Herb Scribner, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2024
The rise in ethereal glam has also been largely inspired by Euphoria makeup looks: The show’s popularity pretty much sparked the post-pandemic boom in glitter, shimmer, and eye gems.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2024
There was no loose glitter and no pizza, saucy or otherwise.
—Jennifer Schuessler, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2024
Verb
Most guests had the same idea, with the nighttime hours increasing the liveliness of the adjacent bar area with a glittering cityscape as a backdrop.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2024
Once a powerful crypto power broker, SBF’s glittering Web3 kingdom came crashing down on his head after a multi-billion dollar scandal.
—Lucas Ropek / Gizmodo, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
The glittering occasion at London's Science Museum sees the Diana Award, the only charitable organization that carries her name, awarding 20 of its cohort of young people as Legacy Award winners.
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
Now, The Outsiders has been crafted into a glittering musical that might not hit as hard as its predecessors, but still has the power to inspire an entire generation of young theatergoers just the same.
—EW.com, 12 Apr. 2024
Donning a glittering cape, Rick Wakeman showed off his keyboard chops as the purple lights and smoke machines did their thing.
—Ernesto Lechner, SPIN, 11 Apr. 2024
The actress' mom also got into the Disney spirit with a pair of glittering red and black Minnie Mouse ears, while her dad donned a green Boston Celtics jersey.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Fotis Dulos stayed in his glittering mansion at 4 Jefferson Crossing.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2024
Some were dressed in the label’s moody creations sipping wine while browsing a collection of glittering dresses, sheer bodysuits, and unconventional outerwear.
—Indya Brown, Essence, 5 Apr. 2024
Noun
The Harpers will likely find flecks of glitter in their apartment until the next game.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2024
The new millennium also got off to a sparkly start, as stars including Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Shakira enhanced their natural shine with roll-on body glitter, among other highly reflective cosmetics.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
While some countries look to expand their programs, Portugal is far from the only country that's found not all that glitters is gold.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2024
The drink — bedazzled with edible purple glitter — sold to the tune of 8,000 per hour.
—Kate Bernot, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
That glitter epitomizes the sheer joy with which Diggins seems to race, in a sport long dominated by the typically more reserved Scandinavians and Russians.
—Bill McKibben, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2024
Fans flocked to movie theaters dressed in pink costumes and glitter to celebrate the film.
—Herb Scribner, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2024
The rise in ethereal glam has also been largely inspired by Euphoria makeup looks: The show’s popularity pretty much sparked the post-pandemic boom in glitter, shimmer, and eye gems.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2024
There was no loose glitter and no pizza, saucy or otherwise.
—Jennifer Schuessler, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2024
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“Glitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glitter. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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glitter
1 of 2 verb
glit·ter
ˈglit-ər 
1
: to shine with brilliant or metallic luster
glittering sequins
2
: to shine with strong emotion
eyes glittered cruelly
glitter
2 of 2 noun1
: sparkling brilliancy
2
: small glittering objects used for ornamentation
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