glitter — ozdic

Collocations

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1

(verb.) shine brightly

ADV

brightly

The diamond ring glittered brightly in the morning sunlight as she opened the velvet box.

PREP

in

The Christmas decorations glittered in the shop window, catching everyone's attention.

with

The stage glittered with thousands of tiny lights during the concert.

2

(verb.) show emotion

ADV

coldly, dangerously, darkly, fiercely, strangely

The broken glass on the pavement glittered dangerously in the afternoon sun.

PREP

with

The Christmas ornaments glittered with a soft golden light in the dark room.

Definitions

noun

1

A bright, sparkling light; shininess or brilliance.

As yet there had been no symptom of the news having any better foundation than in the fears of those who brought it, but The Boot had not been deserted five minutes, when there appeared, coming across the fields, a body of men who, it was easy to see, by the glitter of their arms and ornaments in the sun, and by their orderly and regular mode of advancing.

This to them seems most like mother earth in color, and therefore best, as it is, to enhance the beauty of flowers instead of detracting from their exquisite shades. What a contrast to the glitter and show of our silver vases, which represent generally little else but their cost.

2

A shiny, decorative adornment, sometimes sprinkled on glue to make simple artwork.

3

Glitz.

verb

1

To sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam.

a glittering sword

the glittering ornaments on a Christmas tree

2

To be showy, specious, or striking, and hence attractive.

the glittering scenes of a court

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — the quality of shining with a bright reflected light

noun — the occurrence of a small flash or spark

sparkle
coruscation

verb — be shiny, as if wet

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Gary Glitter

The anus, especially in the context of anal sex.

Just because we like to take it up the Gary Glitter, darling, it doesn't mean we have to grow fat to satisfy the fears of our friends

Example Bank

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01

As yet there had been no symptom of the news having any better foundation than in the fears of those who brought it, but The Boot had not been deserted five minutes, when there appeared, coming across

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02

This to them seems most like mother earth in color, and therefore best, as it is, to enhance the beauty of flowers instead of detracting from their exquisite shades. What a contrast to the glitter and

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03

a glittering sword

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04

the glittering ornaments on a Christmas tree

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05

The field yet glitters with the pomp of war.

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06

The glitter of the sun hurts my eyes.

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Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, glitter is marked as figuratively. Watch for register when choosing this word.