glitz

¹glitz

noun \ˈglits\

Definition of GLITZ

: extravagant showiness : glitter, ostentation

— glitz·i·ness \ˈglit-sē-nəs\ noun

— glitzy \ˈglit-sē\ adjective

Examples of GLITZ

1. She grew tired of the glitz and glamour of Hollywood life.
2. The casino was all glitz.

Origin of GLITZ

perhaps modification of German glitzern to glitter, from Middle High German glitzen; akin to Old Norse glitra to glitter

First Known Use: 1971

Related to GLITZ

Synonyms: flamboyance, flash, flashiness, garishness, gaudiness, ostentation, ostentatiousness, pretentiousness, showiness, swank

Antonyms: austerity, plainness, severity

Related Words: pretense (or pretence); éclat, extravaganza, mummery, pageant, parade, show; dazzle, fanfare, foofaraw, pageantry, pomp, razzle-dazzle, razzmatazz, spectacle; adornment, decoration, dressing, embellishment, garnishment, ornamentation, trimming; extravagance, fanciness, luxuriance, luxuriousness, magnificence, opulence, richness, sumptuousness; luridness; meretriciousness, tawdriness, vulgarity

Near Antonyms: conservativeness, moderation, modesty, restraint, simplicity, understatement; elegance, gracefulness, tastefulness; minimalism

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Rhymes with GLITZ

blitz, ditz, fritz, grits, its, quits, spitz, spritz