Definition of Glitter
Glitter
Glit·ter
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
Small, shiny particles that reflect light, often used for decoration.
e.g. The costume was covered in glitter and sparkled under the stage lights.
(noun)
a bright twinkling or shimmering that is caused by reflected light;
e.g. We could see the glitter of the sunlight on the ocean in the distance.
(noun)
the quality of being exciting and/or attractive, often in a superficial way;
e.g. Under the city's glitter, there is great inequality among its people.
(verb)
to shine brightly, to shimmer or twinkle with small parts of light, usually reflected;
e.g. Most gemstones glitter under bright lights.
(verb)
to shine or glint as a sign of a particular emotion or feeling, used to describe someone's eyes;
e.g. His eyes glitter as he thinks of his evil plans.
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