glittering
adjective
glit·ter·ing
ˈgli-tə-riŋ 
1
a
: shining with many bright points of light
Every few days a little glittering aeroplane appeared in the sky among the clouds and the circling hawks.—
Doris Lessing
Doris LessingAnd where the water had been trickling over and spurting through the dam there was now a glittering wall of icicles …—C. S. Lewis
C. S. Lewis
b
: shining with strong emotion
… after being misdirected almost consistently, she goes out in glory, with glittering eyes and a lewd smile.—Pauline Kael
Pauline Kael2
: brilliantly or showily impressive : dazzling
a glittering career
… the company today caters a glittering array of premiere social and corporate galas, from Poughkeepsie to Palm Beach.—Robert Masello
Robert Masello
also
: superficially attractive or exciting
… they left behind the glittering social life of Orlando … —Douglas Frantz et al.
Douglas Frantz et al.
glitteringly
adverb
His libretto is very bare, a skeleton of short, clear phrases on to which he has grafted slivers of music glitteringly alive thanks to his fine ear for sound.
—Richard Fairman
Richard Fairman
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The music star stepped out in a glittering yet understated look alongside Kansas City Chiefs tight end, Travis Kelce.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 29 Dec. 2024
The pre-recorded performance saw the star decked in a glittering red suit and singing against a snowy backdrop.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 Dec. 2024
In addition to the choreography technicalities — plus the hair, makeup and wardrobe requirements that add to the dazzle of the glittering and shimmering Rockettes on stage — there are several requirements dancers must meet in order to be eligible for casting, too.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Take in mesmerizing views, dip into two glittering infinity pools, book a holistic treatment at the 21-room indoor/outdoor spa, or indulge in chic dining at five on-site restaurants.
—Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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Marissa Muller, WWD, 29 Dec. 2024
The pre-recorded performance saw the star decked in a glittering red suit and singing against a snowy backdrop.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 Dec. 2024
In addition to the choreography technicalities — plus the hair, makeup and wardrobe requirements that add to the dazzle of the glittering and shimmering Rockettes on stage — there are several requirements dancers must meet in order to be eligible for casting, too.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Take in mesmerizing views, dip into two glittering infinity pools, book a holistic treatment at the 21-room indoor/outdoor spa, or indulge in chic dining at five on-site restaurants.
—Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Glittering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glittering. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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