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aglitter

adjective aglit·ter \ ə-ˈgli-tər \

Definition of aglitter

: glittering especially with reflected light

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Origin and Etymology of aglitter

1a- + 1glitter

AGLITTER Defined for English Language Learners

aglitter

adjective

Definition of aglitter for English Language Learners

  • : sparkling brightly with reflected light

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