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glittery

/ˈɡlɪt.ə.ɹi/
glit · ter · y
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• adjective

1

Shining with many small, bright flashes of reflected light, or covered with decorative glitter.

Example

"She wore a glittery silver dress that caught the stage lights as she walked across the platform."

2

Having a glamorous, ostentatious, or superficially attractive quality, often associated with wealth and celebrity.

Example

"The film festival attracted a glittery crowd of international actors, directors, and fashion designers."

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• Rhymes for glittery

• Nearby Words

glitter
glitterati
glittering
glittery
glitz
glitziness
glitzy

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'glitter' (derived from Middle English 'gliteren' and Old Norse 'glitra', meaning to shine or sparkle) combined with the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Glittery. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/glittery
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