Glitzed: meaning, definitions and examples

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glitzed

 

[ ɡlɪtst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past participle

Glitzed is the past tense of the verb 'glitz', which means to embellish or make something showy or extravagant. It often refers to something that has been made more glamorous or ostentatious than before.

Synonyms

adorned, decked out, embellished.

Examples of usage

  • The event was glitzed with sparkling decorations.
  • She glitzed up her outfit with sequins.
  • The advertisement glitzed the product to attract more buyers.

Translations

Translations of the word "glitzed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brilhou

🇮🇳 चमकदार

🇩🇪 glamourös

🇮🇩 berkilau

🇺🇦 блискучий

🇵🇱 błyskotliwy

🇯🇵 華やかに

🇫🇷 éblouissant

🇪🇸 brillante

🇹🇷 parlak

🇰🇷 화려한

🇸🇦 متألق

🇨🇿 lesklý

🇸🇰 trblietavý

🇨🇳 闪亮的

🇸🇮 bleskovit

🇮🇸 glitrandi

🇰🇿 жарқыраған

🇬🇪 ბრწყინვალე

🇦🇿 parlaq

🇲🇽 brillante

Etymology

The term 'glitz' emerged in the 1960s, deriving from the Yiddish word 'glitsn', meaning to shine or glitter. It was initially used in American English to describe a style of showiness that was flashy and ostentatious. Over time, 'glitz' has come to encompass a broader sense of glamour and extravagance, especially in the context of entertainment and consumer culture. The verb form, 'glitzing', reflects the act of making something more glamorous or eye-catching, which is often related to fashion, events, or marketing strategies. This evolution underscores the cultural fascination with spectacle and visual appeal, resonating through various aspects of modern life.