Glittering

Pronunciation: /ˈɡlɪt̬ərɪŋ/

Definitions of glittering

adjective shining brightly with flashing points of light

Example Sentences

A1 The glittering stars filled the night sky.

A2 She wore a glittering dress to the party.

B1 The city's skyline was filled with glittering skyscrapers.

B2 The glittering jewelry caught everyone's attention at the event.

C1 The glittering chandelier in the ballroom added an elegant touch to the decor.

C2 The glittering water of the crystal clear lake was mesmerizing to behold.

Examples of glittering in a Sentence

formal The chandelier in the ballroom was glittering with a thousand crystals.

informal Her glittering dress caught everyone's eye at the party.

slang That new highlighter is so glittering, it's perfect for a night out.

figurative The city skyline looked like a glittering jewel as the sun set behind it.

Grammatical Forms of glittering

• past tense: glittered
• plural: glitterings
• comparative: more glittering
• superlative: most glittering
• present tense: glitters
• future tense: will glitter
• perfect tense: has glittered
• continuous tense: is glittering
• singular: glittering
• positive degree: glittering
• infinitive: to glitter
• gerund: glittering
• participle: glittering

Origin and Evolution of glittering

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'glittering' originated from the Old English word 'gliterian', which meant to shine brightly or sparkle.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'glittering' has retained its original meaning of shining brightly or sparkling, but has also come to be used figuratively to describe something that is attractive or impressive.