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noun / verb

glitter

GLIT-er/ˈɡlɪtər/

A sparkling display of many reflected points of light.

The hanging crystal ornament glitters as sunlight catches its facets.

A hanging faceted crystal ornament catches sunlight and shines with many tiny bright flashes, glinting points and reflections make the glittering action clear, no people or text.
Etymology
glitterMiddle Englishto glitter

Middle English gliteren already meant “to glitter.” Its historical verb formation includes an ending indicating repeated or small actions, fitting light that appears in many little flashes.

In context

Ion Books369:06
She was made to sparkle, to be bright with outside garniture,--to shine and glitter, and be rich in apparel.
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More examples

  • The glitter of sunlight on the lake catches my eye.
  • Fresh snow glittered under the streetlights.
  • She wears earrings that glitter whenever she turns her head.

Forms

glitter · glitters · glittered · glittering

glittery adjective — Shining with many small reflected lights.

Similar words

sparkle
Emphasizes lively, distinct flashes rather than an overall sparkling display.
glint
Usually describes a single brief flash from a reflective surface.
shimmer
Suggests softer, wavering light rather than sharp points of brightness.