Glitziest: meaning, definitions and examples

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glitziest

 

[ ˈɡlɪtsiɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

most glamorous

Glitziest is the superlative form of glitzy, which describes something that is showy, ostentatious, or adorned with glitter and luxury. It implies a high level of extravagance and brightness, often used in contexts such as fashion, parties, or events to indicate the most exciting and visually appealing aspects.

Synonyms

most dazzling, most extravagant, most flamboyant, most ostentatious.

Examples of usage

  • She wore the glitziest dress at the gala.
  • That was the glitziest party I've ever attended.
  • The glitziest show on television draws millions of viewers.
  • His glitziest moments were captured by the paparazzi.

Translations

Translations of the word "glitziest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais brilhante

🇮🇳 सबसे चमकदार

🇩🇪 glitzerndste

🇮🇩 paling berkilau

🇺🇦 найяскравіший

🇵🇱 najbardziej błyszczący

🇯🇵 最もきらびやかな

🇫🇷 le plus scintillant

🇪🇸 el más brillante

🇹🇷 en parlayan

🇰🇷 가장 반짝이는

🇸🇦 الأكثر تألقاً

🇨🇿 nejvíce třpytící

🇸🇰 najviac trblietavý

🇨🇳 最闪亮的

🇸🇮 najbolj bleščeč

🇮🇸 mest glitrandi

🇰🇿 ең жарқын

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მბრწყინავი

🇦🇿 ən parlaq

🇲🇽 el más brillante

Etymology

The word 'glitzy' originates from the informal term 'glitz,' which emerged in the mid-20th century. 'Glitz' is derived from the Yiddish word 'glitsn', meaning to shine or to sparkle, reflecting the show's flashy and superficial nature. Over time, 'glitzy' became an adjective denoting something that is excessively ornate or eye-catching, often associated with glamour and sophistication. The addition of the suffix '-iest' is a common morphological process in English to form the superlative degree of adjectives, allowing 'glitziest' to effectively describe an event, object, or person that embodies the pinnacle of gaudiness or glam factor.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,207, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.