Pronunciation: /ˈɡlɪt̬ər/

Definitions of glitter

noun a shiny, sparkly decoration or ornament

Example Sentences

A1 I love the way the glitter sparkles in the sunlight.

A2 She wore a dress with glitter on it to the party.

B1 The children used glitter to decorate their holiday cards.

B2 The stage was covered in glitter for the grand performance.

C1 The artist used glitter to add a touch of glamour to her paintings.

C2 The ballroom was transformed into a magical wonderland with the help of glitter decorations.

verb to shine brightly with flashing points of light

Example Sentences

A1 The stars glitter in the night sky.

A2 She loves to watch the water glitter in the sunlight.

B1 The sequins on her dress glittered as she danced.

B2 The city skyline glittered with lights as the sun set.

C1 The diamond necklace glittered in the display case.

C2 Her eyes glittered with excitement as she opened the gift.

Examples of glitter in a Sentence

formal The dress was adorned with intricate glitter detailing that sparkled under the lights.

informal I love how glittery your phone case is!

slang That makeup palette is so lit with all the glitter shades.

figurative Her personality had a certain glitter to it, always shining bright in any situation.

Grammatical Forms of glitter

past tense

glittered

plural

glitters

comparative

more glittery

superlative

most glittery

present tense

glitters

future tense

will glitter

perfect tense

has glittered

continuous tense

is glittering

singular

glitter

positive degree

glittery

infinitive

to glitter

gerund

glittering

participle

glittered

Origin and Evolution of glitter

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'glitter' originated from the Middle English word 'gliteren' which in turn came from the Old Norse word 'glitra'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe shining or sparkling light, the word 'glitter' has evolved to also be used metaphorically to describe something attractive or exciting.