glittering
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3.0
- adjective
- /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
- The lake was glittering with reflections of the sunlight, creating a breathtaking view.
- a glittering gown
- a glittering prize
- glittering eyes
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Watch on YouTubeGreat atu, and with eyes like ancient seas and a brain the size of a continent through which thoughts move like little glittering glaciers.
- Great atu, and with eyes like ancient seas and a brain the size of a continent through which thoughts move like little glittering glaciers.
- Sparkly Pumpkin says bring a splash of sparkle to your bath with our glittering Jack O Lantern.
- You are the moment I wish I could put your glittering rainbow diamond encrusted, toxed and tranquilized patooties in my pocket.
Examples
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SHE LIVED ATOP A HILL IN A GLITTERING CASTLE.
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All the young dancer could see in the shadow of his cowl were his small, cold, glittering eyes.
Fiction book (1992) -
So imagine a big glittering gold shell.
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And we can see the stars putting on their glittering belts.
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I like that subtle, just glittering moment.
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It's so glittering and so somber at the same time.
Blog text (14) -
Freshly polished and glittering, that was the world.
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She was looking at him with intense, glittering eyes and a small, tight-lipped smile.
Fiction book (1993) -
Las Vegas is world-famous for its vivid, glittering lights.
Blog text (6) -
She loved to see their hands clamped together or soaring in salute, their chins held high and arrogant, their happy, glittering eyes and triumphant teeth.
Fiction book (2002)
Synonyms
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1.0
Full of strong light that makes a place easy to see
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1.0
Bright and smooth because it reflects light
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1.0
Bright and reflecting light because it is clean or polished
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4.1
Shining or glowing brightly, often seeming very happy
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3.2
Shining with a bright, smooth surface like shiny metal
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3.5
Shining very brightly like the sun
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4.8
Shining with a soft steady light like a lantern
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2.3
Shining with many small bright points like glitter
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1.3
Shining with small bright points like light on snow
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3.0
Very bright and shining with strong light
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3.4
Shining with bright light, often because it is wet or smooth
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2.7
Shining with many small, bright points of light
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3.3
Shining with small bright flashes of light
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5.3
Shining with a soft, smooth glow like polished pearls
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3.8
A very bright light that hurts your eyes
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5.0
A soft, flickering shine that gently catches the light
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3.1
So bright that it is hard to see
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3.6
Shines with small bright flashes of light
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7.9
Covered with small shiny pieces like sequins that reflect light
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8.2
Sparkling with small bright flashes of light
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7.9
Shining with small bright points like light on water
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9.9
Shining with many small bright flashes of light
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8.1
Shining with many small bright points of light
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4.2
A smooth shiny surface that reflects light
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8.6
Shining with bright light or looking very happy
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9.9
Shining with quick, bright flashes like sparks
Shining very brightly with small flashes of light
Antonyms
How Bright
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word glittering comes from glitter, an old verb meaning 'to shine' or 'to flash', and is like the short word glint which means a small quick shine. So, something glittering has many small bright points of light and looks to sparkle.