glitter
glitter Lexical Profile
glitter Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Tiny pieces of sparkling material used for decoration or cosmetics.
"The children covered their art projects in glue and colorful glitter."
A bright, shimmering reflected light.
"The morning sun cast a golden glitter across the surface of the lake."
An attractive but often superficial splendor or glamour.
"Many young actors are drawn to the glitter of the entertainment industry."
• verb
To shine with a bright, shimmering, reflected light.
"Freshly fallen snow began to glitter under the clear winter sky."
To be impressively splendid, glamorous, or brilliantly attractive.
"The annual charity gala glittered with renowned artists and dignitaries."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English gliteren, probably borrowed from Old Norse glitra ('to glitter, shine'), ultimately from the Proto-Germanic root *glit-, meaning 'to shine'.