glittered
ˈɡlɪtərd
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Definition of glittered - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
glitter-coveredcovered with glitter
  • The glittered decorations sparkled under the lights.
shimmering sparkling twinkling
2.
appearanceshining with a shimmering light
  • The glittered dress caught everyone's attention at the party.
shimmering sparkling
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Origin of glittered

Old Norse, glitra (to shine)

Examples of glittered in a sentence

  • The artist created a glittered masterpiece.
  • Her glittered shoes sparkled under the lights.
  • The artist used glittered paint for the final touch.

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  1. French:pailleté, scintillant, ...
  2. German:glitzernd, schimmernd, ...
  3. Italian:glitterato, scintillante, ...
  4. Spanish:glitterado, brillante, ...
  5. Portuguese:brilhante, ...
  6. Chinese:覆盖闪光粉的, 闪闪发光, ...
  7. Japanese:グリッターで覆われた, きらめく, ...
  8. Arabic:مغطى بالبريق, مُتَلَأْلِئ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְצֻפֶּה נִצְנָצִים, מְנַצְנֵץ, ...
  10. Russian:блестящий, мерцающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:покритий блискітками, блискучий, ...
  12. Hindi:चमकीला, चमकदार, ...
glitter
ˈɡlɪtər
glitter: small shiny particles for decoration
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Definition of glitter - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
arts and craftssmall shiny particles for decoration
  • She added glitter to her poster for sparkle.
confetti sparkle
2.
brightnessquality of shining with bright light
  • The glitter of the stars was mesmerizing.
gleam shine sparkle
3.
appearancesuperficial attractiveness or glamour
  • The party had all the glitter of a Hollywood event.
glamour shine sparkle

Verb

intr.
1.
lightshine with a bright, broken light
  • The stars glitter in the night sky.
shimmer sparkle twinkle
2.
emotioneyes express emotion with brightness
  • His eyes glittered with excitement.
shine sparkle
3.
attractivenessbe showy or strikingly attractive
  • Her dress glittered at the party.
dazzle shine sparkle
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Images of glitter

  • glitter: small shiny particles for decoration
    small shiny particles for decoration
  • glitter: quality of shining with bright light
    quality of shining with bright light

Origin of glitter

Middle English, gliteren (to shine) + -er (agent)

Examples of glitter in a sentence

  • Glitter covered the floor after the craft session.
  • The glitter of the jewelry caught her eye.
  • He admired the glitter of the city lights at night.
  • The glitter of the new smartphone attracted many buyers.
  • She was captivated by the glitter of the fashion industry.
  • The lake glittered in the sunlight.

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  1. French:paillettes, scintiller, ...
  2. German:Glitzer, glitzern, ...
  3. Italian:glitter, brillare, ...
  4. Spanish:brillantina, titilar, ...
  5. Portuguese:purpurina, brilhar, ...
  6. Chinese:闪光粉, 闪烁, ...
  7. Japanese:キラキラ, きらめく, ...
  8. Arabic:بَرَّاق, لَمَعَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִצְנָצִים, לְנַצְנֵץ, ...
  10. Russian:блестки, сверкать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:блискітки, сяяти, ...
  12. Hindi:ग्लिटर, चमकना, ...

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