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glit·ter [ glíttər ]

intransitive verb (past and past participle glit·tered, present participle glit·ter·ing, 3rd person present singular glit·ters)

Definition:

1. sparkle: to sparkle or shimmer brightly

an evening gown glittering with sequins

2. shine with emotion: to look bright or expressive with an emotion such as anger or love ( refers to eyes )

3. be vivacious: to exhibit liveliness and charm

a radiant personality who glittered at every event she attended

4. be full of glamor: to be characterized by the presence of somebody or something glamorous

The event glittered with Hollywood stars.

noun

Definition:

1. sparkly decoration: small pieces of reflective material, e.g. on a greeting card or in eye makeup

2. sparkling light: bright sparkling light

3. glamour: dazzling glamour

the glitter of a command performance at the opera

4. Canada meteorology
Same as glazen (sense 5)

[14th century. < Old Norse glitra]

glit·ter·ing·ly adjective

glit·ter·y adjective