(~s, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
If something ~s, light comes from or is reflected off different parts of it.
The bay ~ed in the sunshine...
The Palace ~ed with lights.
= sparkle
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2.
Glitter consists of tiny shining pieces of metal. It is glued to things for decoration.
Decorate the tunic with sequins or ~.
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3.
You can use ~ to refer to superficial attractiveness or to the excitement connected with something.
She was blinded by the ~ and the glamour of her own life.
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