glitz

1 of 2

noun

ˈglits 

: extravagant showiness : glitter, ostentation

glitziness

ˈglit-sē-nəs

noun

glitzy

ˈglit-sē 

adjective

glitz

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verb

glitzed; glitzing; glitzes

transitive verb

: to make flashy or extravagant in appearance

—often used with up

she got glitzed up for the party

Synonyms of glitz

Noun

• pomp
• spectacle
• flamboyance
• ostentation
• ornamentation
• decoration
• gaudiness
• luxuriousness
• swank
• flashiness
• garishness
• luxuriance
• flash
• fanfare
• showiness

Verb

• decorate
• adorn
• pretty (up)

Examples of glitz in a Sentence

Noun

She grew tired of the glitz and glamour of Hollywood life.

The casino was all glitz.

Verb

the company's cafeteria had been glitzed up for the holiday party

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Anthony Vaccarello may have taken home the International Designer of the Year Award at the 2026 CFDA Awards on Monday night, but that wasn’t the only glitz the former Saint Laurent designer was surrounded by. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026

Fashion lost Mackie back in September, and the late designer—known for his impeccable, expressive glitz—was responsible for dressing everyone from Cher to Carol Burnett. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

Verb

To glitz up the outfit, Vergara — who plays a savvy Colombian drug cartel leader in the Netflix limited series — added two cuff bangle bracelets and dangling earrings. — Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2024

This simple trick can take your holiday party beverages from plain and boring to glitz and glam. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Noun

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

First Known Use

Noun

1971, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1956, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for glitz

• bits
• blitz
• brits
• fits
• flits
• frits
• fritz
• grits
• hits
• its
• kits
• knits

Kids Definition

glitz

noun

ˈglits

: a great showiness

the glitz and glamour of show business

glitzy

ˈglit-sē

adjective