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to glitter
01
to shine with small, bright sparkles
Intransitive
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
glitter
3rd person singular
glitters
Present participle
glittering
Past simple
glittered
Past participle
glittered
Examples
The dress was adorned with sequins that glittered under the stage lights.
Glitter
01
a decorative material made up of small, shiny particles, typically made of plastic, metal, or glass, that reflect light and create a sparkling effect
What is "glitter"?
Glitter is a material made up of tiny, shiny particles, typically made from plastic or metal, that reflect light and add sparkle to surfaces. It is often used in arts and crafts, cosmetics, and decorations to create a shimmering effect. Glitter comes in various shapes, sizes, and colors, and can be applied to surfaces like paper, fabric, or skin to enhance their appearance.
02
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
03
the occurrence of a small flash or spark
Lexical Tree
glittering
glitter
