glitter
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/ˈɡlɪtər/
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/ˈɡlɪtə(r)/
intransitive verb
R
to shine with small flashes of light
The stars glitter in the night sky.
R
to show strong emotion in the eyes
Her eyes glitter with excitement.
noun
R
bright light with many small flashes
The glitter of the snow was beautiful.
R
a bright look in the eyes showing emotion
There was a happy glitter in her eyes.
R
the exciting quality of famous people or places
The glitter of Hollywood attracts many people.
R
small shiny pieces used for decoration
She put glitter on her artwork.
translation
to shine with small flashes of light; to show strong emotion in the eyes
bright light with many small flashes; a bright look in the eyes showing emotion; the exciting quality of famous people or places; small shiny pieces used for decoration
Word Forms
3rd Present
glitters
Progressive
glittering
Past
glittered
Plural
glitters
Perfect
glittered