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Definitions for Glitter

[1] to reflect light with a brilliant, sparkling luster; sparkle with reflected light.
[2] to make a brilliant show.
[3] a sparkling reflected light or luster.
[4] showy splendor.
[5] small glittering ornaments.
[6] (of a hard, wet, or polished surface) to reflect light in bright flashes
[7] (of light) to be reflected in bright flashes
[8] (usually foll by with) to be decorated or enhanced by the glamour (of) the show glitters with famous actors
[9] sparkle or brilliance
[10] show and glamour
[11] tiny pieces of shiny decorative material used for ornamentation, as on the skin
[12] Also called: silver thaw Canadian ice formed from freezing rain

Words related to Glitter

glamour, glitz, sheen, luster, shine, glisten, twinkle, gleam, shimmer, glimmer, glint, scintillate, glow, radiance, glare, show, zap, flash, glister, beam

Words nearby Glitter

glisson's capsule, glissonitis, glisten, glister, glitch, glitter, glitter ice, glitterati, glittertinden, glittery, glitz

Origin of Glitter

1300–50; Middle English < Old Norse glitra; compare Old English glitenian, German gleissen to shine, glitter

Other words from Glitter

glit·ter·ing·ly , adverb
out·glit·ter , verb (used with object)
un·glit·ter·ing , adjective

Word origin for Glitter

C14: from Old Norse glitra; related to Old High German glīzan to shine

Synonyms for Glitter

glamour, glitz, luster, sheen, beam, brightness, coruscation, display, flash, gaudiness, glare, gleam, glint, glisten, glister, pageantry, radiance, scintillation, shimmer, shine, show, showiness, splendor, tinsel, twinkle, zap