Looking for the meaning of the word GLITTER in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of GLITTER with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Glitter
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Old Norse glitra
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɡlɪtə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
shine with a bright, shimmering reflected light
Short Definition:shine with shimmering reflected light
Examples:- the grass glittered with dew
Word: Glitter
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɡlɪtə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a bright, shimmering reflected light
Short Definition:shimmering reflected light
Examples:- the blue glitter of the sea
Definition:
tiny pieces of sparkling material used for decoration
Short Definition:tiny pieces of sparkling material
Examples:- sneakers trimmed with sequins and glitter
Definition:
an attractive and exciting but superficial quality
Short Definition:attractive but superficial quality
Examples:- he avoids the glitter of show business
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