Glittering: meaning, definitions and examples

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glittering

[ ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ ]

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shiny

Shining with a sparkling light, glinting, shimmering.

Synonyms

glistening, shiny, sparkling

Examples of usage

The glittering chandelier illuminated the ballroom.
Her dress was covered in glittering sequins.

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sparkling

To shine with a bright, shimmering, reflected light.

Synonyms

glisten, shine, sparkle

Examples of usage

The stars glittered in the night sky.
The sunlight glittered on the water.

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.