Definition of Glitter

1. Verb. Be shiny, as if wet. "The horizon is glittering with lights"; "His eyes were glistening"

Exact synonyms: Gleam, Glint, Glisten, Shine
Generic synonyms: Appear, Look, Seem
Specialized synonyms: Spangle, Shimmer
Derivative terms: Glint, Glisten

2. Noun. The quality of shining with a bright reflected light.
Exact synonyms: Glisten, Glister, Scintillation, Sparkle
Generic synonyms: Brightness
Derivative terms: Glisten, Glittery, Scintillate, Sparkle

3. Noun. The occurrence of a small flash or spark.
Exact synonyms: Coruscation, Sparkle
Generic synonyms: Flash
Derivative terms: Coruscate, Glittery, Sparkle, Sparkle, Sparkly

Definition of Glitter

1. v. i. To sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam; as, a glittering sword.

2. n. A bright, sparkling light; brilliant and showy luster; brilliancy; as, the glitter of arms; the glitter of royal equipage.

Definition of Glitter

1. Noun. A bright, sparkling light; brilliant and showy luster; brilliancy; as, the glitter of arms; the glitter of royal equipage. ¹

2. Noun. A shiny, decorative adornment, sometimes sprinkled on glue to make simple artwork. ¹

3. Verb. To sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam; as, a glittering sword. ¹

4. Verb. To be showy, specious, or striking, and hence attractive; as, the glittering scenes of a court. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Glitter

1. to sparkle [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: sparkle

Lexicographical Neighbors of Glitter

glisteringly
glisters
glistring
glit
glitazone
glitazones
glitch
glitchcore
glitched
glitches
glitchier
glitchiest
glitching
glitchy
glits
glitter (current term)
glitter cells
glitter rock
glitterand
glitterati
glittered
glitterier
glitteriest
glittering
glittering generalities
glittering generality
glitteringly
glitters
glittery
glitz

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