glitzed (up)

verb

past tense of glitz (up)
as in decorated
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming the company's cafeteria had been glitzed up for the holiday party

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitzed (up)
  1. decorated
  2. adorned
  3. draped
Verb
  • Near the entrance of the exhibit is a large healing lodge decorated in white hand prints.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 27, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
  • Today, the outside of the shelter has been repainted and decorated with hanging baskets.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of decorated
Verb
  • It was set into an oval ring face adorned with blue enamel, diamonds and pearls.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Given his exploits for Spain in North America this summer, there’s an argument for him to once again be adorned with the accolade for being the sport’s best male player.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of adorned
Verb
  • Tahiliani staged a brief presentation with models in his latest designs — the most standout being a series of gowns with foam corsets that mimicked the human torso, draped with fabrics in the same color.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • Saldaña was draped in a black V-neck gown; Kidman sported effortlessly chic bangs and a shimmering Art Deco–esque top.
    — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026
Definition of draped
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“Glitzed (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitzed%20%28up%29. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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