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Definition of glitz

glitz

/ɡlɪts/
glitz
Adverb:glitzily
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Adjective:glitzy
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Past Simple:glitzed
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Past Participle:glitzed
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Present Participle:glitzing
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glitz Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Extravagant, flashy, and often superficial glamour, showiness, or ostentation.

Example

"Behind the glitz of the award ceremony, many independent filmmakers struggled to secure funding for their projects."

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• verb

1

To make something flashy, glamorous, or ostentatious (often followed by "up").

Example

"The producers decided to glitz up the stage design with neon lights and sequined curtains."

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• Rhymes for glitz

• Nearby Words

glitterati
glittering
glittery
glitz
glitziness
glitzy
gloat

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century as a back-formation from "glitzy," which itself likely arose from a blend of "glitter" and "ritzy" or from the Yiddish "glitsn" (to glitter).

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