Definitions for glitter
ˈglɪt ərglit·ter

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. glitter, glister, glisten, scintillation, sparklenoun

   the quality of shining with a bright reflected light

2. glitter, sparkle, coruscationverb

   the occurrence of a small flash or spark

3. glitter, glisten, glint, gleam, shineverb

   be shiny, as if wet

   "His eyes were glistening"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. glitternoun

   A bright, sparkling light; brilliant and showy luster; brilliancy; as, the glitter of arms; the glitter of royal equipage.

2. glitternoun

   A shiny, decorative adornment, sometimes sprinkled on glue to make simple artwork.

3. glitterverb

   To sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam; as, a glittering sword.

4. glitterverb

   To be showy, specious, or striking, and hence attractive; as, the glittering scenes of a court.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Glitternoun

   Lustre; bright show; splendour.

   Etymology: from the verb.

   Clad
   With what permissive glory since his fall
   Was left him, or false glitter. John Milton, Paradise Lost, b. x.

   A man has reason not to flourish too much upon the glitter of his fortune, for fear there should be too much alloy in it. Jeremy Collier, on Pride.

2. To Glitterverb

   Etymology: glitinran, Saxon.

   1. To shine; to exhibit lustre; to gleam.

   Steel glosses are more resplendent than the like plates of brass, and so is the glittering of a blade. Francis Bacon, Phys. Rem.

   Before the battle joins, from afar
   The field yet glitters with the pomp of war. John Dryden, Virg.

   Scarce had’st thou time t’ unsheath thy conqu’ring blade;
   It did but glitter, and the rebels fled. George Granville.

   2. To be specious; to be striking.

   Let them on the one hand set the most glittering temptations to discord, and on the other the dismal effects of it. Decay of Piety.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Glitter

   Glitter is an assortment of small, reflective particles that come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Glitter particles reflect light at different angles, causing the surface to sparkle or shimmer. Glitter is similar to confetti, sparkles and sequins, but somewhat smaller. Since prehistoric times, glitter has been made from many different materials including stones such as malachite, and mica, as well as insects and glass. Modern glitter is usually manufactured from the combination of aluminum and plastic which is rarely recycled leading some scientists to call for bans on plastic glitter.

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1. glitter

   Glitter is a collection of tiny, reflective particles or pieces that come in different shapes, sizes, and colors, used primarily for decoration or to create a sparkling or shimmering effect. They are typically made from materials such as plastic, glass, or metal, and are often used in art and craft projects, cosmetics, or clothing designs.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Glitterverb

   to sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam; as, a glittering sword

2. Glitterverb

   to be showy, specious, or striking, and hence attractive; as, the glittering scenes of a court

3. Glitternoun

   a bright, sparkling light; brilliant and showy luster; brilliancy; as, the glitter of arms; the glitter of royal equipage

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1. Glitter

   Glitter describes an assortment of very small, flat, and reflective particles. When these particles are applied to surfaces, they each reflect light in different angles causing the surface to sparkle or glitter. Glitter is similar to, but smaller than confetti or sequins. Glitter has been produced and used decoratively since prehistoric times from many different materials including mica, insects, glass, and now plastic.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Glitter

   glit′ėr, v.i. to glisten, to sparkle with light: to be splendid: to be showy.—n. lustre: brilliancy.—adjs. Glitt′erand (Spens.), sparkling, glittering; Glitt′ering, shining: splendid: brilliant.—adv. Glitt′eringly. [M. E. gliteren; cf. Ice. glitra, Mid. High Ger. glitzern.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. glitter

   A type of product created and designed in various colors, consistency and styles.

   Glitter is used joyfully as a product in arts and craft, painting, product making etc.

   
   

   Submitted by anonymous on November 9, 2015  

Anagrams for glitter »

1. grittle

How to pronounce glitter?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of glitter in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of glitter in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of glitter in a Sentence

1. Publilius Syrus:

   Fortune is like glass--the brighter the glitter, the more easily broken.

2. J. R. R. Tolkien:

   All that is gold does not glitter not all those that wander are lost.

3. Mario M Cuomo:

   We must get the American public to look past the glitter, beyond the showmanship, to the reality, the hard substance of things. And we'll do it ... not so much with speeches that will bring people to their feet as with speeches that bring people to their senses.

4. J. R. R. Tolkien:

   All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost.

5. J. R. R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring, 1954:

   All that is gold does not glitter; not all those that wander are lost.

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