Glitzy: meaning, definitions and examples

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glitzy

[ ˈɡlɪtsi ]

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fashion

characterized by showy, glamorous, or extravagant appearance or style

Synonyms

extravagant, flashy, ostentatious

Examples of usage

The actress wore a glitzy gown to the red carpet event.
The glitzy jewelry sparkled under the lights of the stage.

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entertainment

excessively showy or flashy, often in a cheap or tasteless way

Synonyms

gaudy, loud, tawdry

Examples of usage

The glitzy decorations at the party looked tacky and over-the-top.
The glitzy performance lacked substance and artistic depth.

Translations

Translations of the word "glitzy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chamativo

🇮🇳 चमकीला

🇩🇪 glanzvoll

🇮🇩 gemerlap

🇺🇦 блискучий

🇵🇱 krzykliwy

🇯🇵 華やか

🇫🇷 éclatant

🇪🇸 llamativo

🇹🇷 gösterişli

🇰🇷 화려한

🇸🇦 براق

🇨🇿 okázalý

🇸🇰 nápadný

🇨🇳 华丽的

🇸🇮 bleščeč

🇮🇸 gljásandi

🇰🇿 жарқыраған

🇬🇪 ბრწყინვალე

🇦🇿 parlaq

🇲🇽 llamativo

Word origin

The word 'glitzy' originated in the 1960s in the United States, derived from the word 'glitz', which means extravagant showiness or glamour. It is often associated with the flashy and glamorous style of Hollywood and the entertainment industry. The term has since become popular in describing anything that is showy, flashy, or extravagant in a somewhat exaggerated or tasteless manner.