glittered; glittering; glitters
1
2
: to be brilliantly attractive, lavish, or spectacular
also
: to be superficially attractive or exciting
1
a
: sparkling brilliance of something that glitters
b
: a bright usually superficial attractiveness
c
: the quality of being spectacular
2
: small glittering objects used for ornamentation
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Examples of glitter in a Sentence
Verb
The sequins on her dress glittered in the sun.
Her eyes glittered with intelligence and amusement.
Noun
He was drawn to the glitter of the city's nightlife.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Variations on that theme dominated the runway, with dense, glittering embroideries on evening columns, sculptural cocktail dresses, jumpsuits and cropped jackets, all teasing color cosmetics, a category that the brand has yet to introduce.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
If Sandhamn retains the glitter of its history, Utö is its quiet-luxury alternative.
—Madeline Weinfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2024
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Verb
When complete, a monolithic glittering golden tower containing 1,542 rooms will soar more than 300 meters and be surrounded by lush grounds, swimming lagoons and a marina.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Variations on that theme dominated the runway, with dense, glittering embroideries on evening columns, sculptural cocktail dresses, jumpsuits and cropped jackets, all teasing color cosmetics, a category that the brand has yet to introduce.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
The espresso martini will have a candy cane rim, and cotton candy and glitter will top the white chocolate martini.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
If Sandhamn retains the glitter of its history, Utö is its quiet-luxury alternative.
—Madeline Weinfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Glitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glitter. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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glitter
1 of 2 verb
glit·ter
ˈglit-ər 
1
: to shine with brilliant or metallic luster
glittering sequins
2
: to shine with strong emotion
eyes glittered cruelly
glitter
2 of 2 noun1
: sparkling brilliancy
2
: small glittering objects used for ornamentation
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