Glittering: meaning, definitions and examples
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glittering
[ ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ ]
shiny
Shining with a sparkling light, glinting, shimmering.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The glittering chandelier illuminated the ballroom.
- Her dress was covered in glittering sequins.
Translations
Translations of the word "glittering" in other languages:
🇵🇹 brilhante
🇮🇳 चमकता हुआ
🇩🇪 glänzend
🇮🇩 berkilauan
🇺🇦 блискучий
🇵🇱 błyszczący
🇯🇵 輝く (kagayaku)
🇫🇷 scintillant
🇪🇸 brillante
🇹🇷 parıldayan
🇰🇷 반짝이는 (banjjakineun)
🇸🇦 لامع
🇨🇿 třpytivý
🇸🇰 trblietavý
🇨🇳 闪闪发光的 (shǎn shǎn fā guāng de)
🇸🇮 bleščeč
🇮🇸 glitrandi
🇰🇿 жарқыраған
🇬🇪 ბრწყინვალე (brtsqinvale)
🇦🇿 parıldayan
🇲🇽 brillante
Word origin
The word 'glittering' originates from Middle English 'gliteren', which is akin to Old Norse 'glitra'. The use of 'glittering' to describe something shiny or sparkling can be traced back to the 14th century. Over time, the word has maintained its association with brightness and a striking visual appearance.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #11,107, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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- 11104 reformation
- 11105 aft
- 11106 pedestrian
- 11107 glittering
- 11108 inductive
- 11109 entailed
- 11110 staging
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