n.
Pronunciation: ' gli-t ə r
Function: intransitive verb
Etymology: Middle English gliteren, perhaps from Old Norse glitra; akin to Old English geolu yellow
Date: 14th century
1 a : to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : SPARKLE <sequins glitter ed in the spotlight> b : to shine with strong emotion : FLASH <eyes glitter ing in anger>
2 : to be brilliantly attractive, lavish, or spectacular also : to be superficially attractive or exciting
synonyms see FLASH
– glit · ter · ing · ly \ -t ə -ri ŋ -l ē \ adverb