GLITTER


Meaning of GLITTER in English

— glitteringly , adv.

/glit"euhr/ , v.i.

1. to reflect light with a brilliant, sparkling luster; sparkle with reflected light.

2. to make a brilliant show.

n.

3. a sparkling reflected light or luster.

4. showy splendor.

5. small glittering ornaments.

[ 1300-50; ME glitra; cf. OE glitenian, G gleissen to shine, glitter ]

Syn. 1. See flash. 3. sparkle.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .