GLITTERY Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

glittery

adjective

Definition of glittery

as in spectacular

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Adjective

To make the rest of the travel process as smooth as possible, book a room at one of the spectacular dog-friendly oceanfront hotels below.

— Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 29 July 2026
The double meteor shower peak may be difficult to observe, but the upcoming Perseid meteor shower will peak in August and is expected to produce a more spectacular display with clear skies, according to EarthSky.

— Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 29 July 2026

Definition of spectacular

Adjective

Brayden Burries, Bucks While most of the vaunted crop of rookie guards from the NCAA ranks struggled, Burries was a glaring exception.

— John Hollinger, New York Times, 22 July 2026
While Loathe’s baffling compositional choices may jump out first, the album’s most glaring flaw is its production.

— Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026

Definition of glaring

Adjective

Indeed, the underwriters used some uncharacteristically florid language in lauding SpaceX’s prospects.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 18 July 2026
But there’s a savvy 2026 vibe about the way the film refuses to create florid melodrama out of quotidian crisis, and instead observes with generosity as the characters grope awkwardly toward emotional détente and mutual forgiveness.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

Definition of florid

Adjective

The Georgian boasts two snazzy restaurants (American steaks or Italian seafood), a precious Art Deco-style bar, and even a cozy little library to get away from it all.

— Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
That has meant adding premium seats, offering access to snazzier loungers, free upgrades, and baggage fee waivers.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 19 July 2026

Definition of snazzy

Adjective

Haaland, who has already caught the world’s attention with his sprawling collection of Hermès bags and relatable love for a tacky trinket, was dressed to the nines.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
From word-art walls to flashy lighting, these details can make an otherwise lovely space feel tacky, say experts.

— Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 12 July 2026

Definition of tacky

Adjective

Spring also brings out the beautiful golden club with its bright yellow flowers clustered at the tip of a spike.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
Allow your eyes 20 to 30 minutes to adapt to the darkness, avoid checking bright smartphone screens and don’t use binoculars or telescopes, which will only restrict your view of the night sky.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

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