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Meaning of the word glitter in English

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glitter

US /ˈɡlɪt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈɡlɪt̬.ɚ/
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Noun

1.

a sparkling or shimmering light or effect

Example:
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The snow had a beautiful glitter in the sunlight.
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She loved the glitter of the diamonds.
Synonym:
sparkleshinegleamshimmertwinkle
2.

tiny pieces of sparkling material used for decoration

Example:
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The craft project required a lot of glitter.
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She sprinkled some glitter on the card.
Synonym:
sparklessequinsspanglestinsel

Verb

1.

to shine with a sparkling, shimmering, or flickering light

Example:
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The distant city lights began to glitter as dusk fell.
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Her eyes would glitter with excitement.
Synonym:
sparkleshinegleamshimmertwinkle
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