GLITTER


Meaning of GLITTER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ glɪtə(r) ]

( glitters, glittering, glittered)

1.

If something glitters , light comes from or is reflected off different parts of it.

The bay glittered in the sunshine...

The Palace glittered with lights.

= sparkle

VERB : V , V prep

2.

Glitter consists of tiny shining pieces of metal. It is glued to things for decoration.

Decorate the tunic with sequins or glitter.

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3.

You can use glitter to refer to superficial attractiveness or to the excitement connected with something.

She was blinded by the glitter and the glamour of her own life.

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