Glittery: meaning, definitions and examples
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glittery
[ ˈɡlɪtəri ]
appearance, fashion
Glittery describes something that sparkles or shines with brightness. It often refers to items that have a shimmering or glimmering quality, such as those adorned with sequins, glitter, or shiny materials.
Synonyms
dazzling, glimmering, shiny, sparkly
Examples of usage
- She wore a glittery dress to the party.
- The night sky was filled with glittery stars.
- He handed her a glittery gift wrapped in shiny paper.
- The festival featured glittery decorations everywhere.
Translations
Translations of the word "glittery" in other languages:
🇵🇹 brilhante
🇮🇳 चमकदार
🇩🇪 glänzend
🇮🇩 berkilau
🇺🇦 блискучий
🇵🇱 błyszczący
🇯🇵 きらきらした
🇫🇷 scintillant
🇪🇸 brillante
🇹🇷 parlak
🇰🇷 반짝이는
🇸🇦 متلألئ
🇨🇿 třpytivý
🇸🇰 iskrivý
🇨🇳 闪亮的
🇸🇮 bleščeč
🇮🇸 glitrandi
🇰🇿 ж sparkle
🇬🇪 ბრჭყვიალა
🇦🇿 parlaq
🇲🇽 brillante
Word origin
The word 'glittery' is derived from the verb 'glitter,' which comes from the Old English word 'glittern,' meaning to shine or to sparkle. The term has evolved over time, and the addition of the suffix '-y' indicates a characteristic or quality. Glitter itself has ancient roots, with similar words found in various Germanic languages, reflecting the human fascination with shiny and brilliant surfaces. Historically, glittery objects have been associated with beauty and adornment, symbolizing wealth and status in many cultures. The use of glitter and shimmer in fashion and art has remained popular, making 'glittery' an enduring descriptor in contemporary vernacular.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #35,000 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 34997 reproductively
- 34998 fumigate
- 34999 jerkily
- 35000 glittery
- 35001 inconsiderately
- 35002 cenotaph
- 35003 massacring
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