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
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
EW.com, 12 Apr. 2024
Donning a glittering cape, Rick Wakeman showed off his keyboard chops as the purple lights and smoke machines did their thing.
—Ernesto Lechner, SPIN, 11 Apr. 2024
The actress' mom also got into the Disney spirit with a pair of glittering red and black Minnie Mouse ears, while her dad donned a green Boston Celtics jersey.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Fotis Dulos stayed in his glittering mansion at 4 Jefferson Crossing.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2024
Some were dressed in the label’s moody creations sipping wine while browsing a collection of glittering dresses, sheer bodysuits, and unconventional outerwear.
—Indya Brown, Essence, 5 Apr. 2024
This fascinating piece from Melina Moe digs past Morrison’s trailblazer status and glittering roster to focus on that crucial but underconsidered aspect of an editor’s life: rejection.
—Longreads, 5 Apr. 2024
Balenciaga’s glittering gluteus visual harkened back to when denim was king in the early and mid-’00s.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2024
Alongside all the designer’s glittering more-is-more maximalist gowns covered in baroque-like gilding and a paradise of hand-embellishment is a simple fuschia button-down shirt.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2024
Herb Scribner, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2024
The rise in ethereal glam has also been largely inspired by Euphoria makeup looks: The show’s popularity pretty much sparked the post-pandemic boom in glitter, shimmer, and eye gems.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2024
There was no loose glitter and no pizza, saucy or otherwise.
—Jennifer Schuessler, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2024
Erin Aubry Kaplan: Will ‘all that glitters’ turn L.A.’s last solidly Black city white?
Times editorial board: L.A. is now paying the price for the tough-on-crime era.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2024
Another option is to write their name in glue on paper and have your child attach bits of colorful paper or sprinkle glitter on each letter.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 3 Feb. 2024
Do not consume eggs that have been decorated with anything that is not edible or food-safe, such as undiluted bleach, shaving cream, or glitter.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2024
Just like jelly shoes and body glitter, tanning is back, baby.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 21 Mar. 2024
Her feather-peplum gown also featured feathers at the hem, and Nyong’o completed the look with a delicate light-blue eye shadow and a bold dose of body glitter.
—Rachel Tashjian, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2024
Verb
Now, The Outsiders has been crafted into a glittering musical that might not hit as hard as its predecessors, but still has the power to inspire an entire generation of young theatergoers just the same.
—EW.com, 12 Apr. 2024
Donning a glittering cape, Rick Wakeman showed off his keyboard chops as the purple lights and smoke machines did their thing.
—Ernesto Lechner, SPIN, 11 Apr. 2024
The actress' mom also got into the Disney spirit with a pair of glittering red and black Minnie Mouse ears, while her dad donned a green Boston Celtics jersey.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Fotis Dulos stayed in his glittering mansion at 4 Jefferson Crossing.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2024
Some were dressed in the label’s moody creations sipping wine while browsing a collection of glittering dresses, sheer bodysuits, and unconventional outerwear.
—Indya Brown, Essence, 5 Apr. 2024
This fascinating piece from Melina Moe digs past Morrison’s trailblazer status and glittering roster to focus on that crucial but underconsidered aspect of an editor’s life: rejection.
—Longreads, 5 Apr. 2024
Balenciaga’s glittering gluteus visual harkened back to when denim was king in the early and mid-’00s.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2024
Alongside all the designer’s glittering more-is-more maximalist gowns covered in baroque-like gilding and a paradise of hand-embellishment is a simple fuschia button-down shirt.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2024
Noun
Fans flocked to movie theaters dressed in pink costumes and glitter to celebrate the film.
—Herb Scribner, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2024
The rise in ethereal glam has also been largely inspired by Euphoria makeup looks: The show’s popularity pretty much sparked the post-pandemic boom in glitter, shimmer, and eye gems.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2024
There was no loose glitter and no pizza, saucy or otherwise.
—Jennifer Schuessler, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2024
Erin Aubry Kaplan: Will ‘all that glitters’ turn L.A.’s last solidly Black city white?
Times editorial board: L.A. is now paying the price for the tough-on-crime era.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2024
Another option is to write their name in glue on paper and have your child attach bits of colorful paper or sprinkle glitter on each letter.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 3 Feb. 2024
Do not consume eggs that have been decorated with anything that is not edible or food-safe, such as undiluted bleach, shaving cream, or glitter.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2024
Just like jelly shoes and body glitter, tanning is back, baby.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 21 Mar. 2024
Her feather-peplum gown also featured feathers at the hem, and Nyong’o completed the look with a delicate light-blue eye shadow and a bold dose of body glitter.
—Rachel Tashjian, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2024
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“Glitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glitter. Accessed 18 Apr. 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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