glitter

Tiny shiny pieces used to decorate clothes, skin, or craft projects.

• She put glitter on the card.
• His costume was covered in silver glitter.
• We found bits of glitter all over the floor.

Common phrases: gold glitter, glitter glue

Bright light reflected in many small flashes.

• I noticed the glitter of her necklace.
• The glitter of sunlight on the water hurt my eyes.
• There was a cold glitter in his eyes.

How to use it: the glitter of something (We admired the glitter of the diamonds.)

Similar words: sparkle, gleam, shine

Common phrases: glitter of something, golden glitter

To shine with many small, bright flashes of light.

• The stars glittered above us.
• Her necklace glitters in the sunlight.
• Fresh snow glittered on the roofs this morning.

How to use it: glitter with something (The path glittered with tiny pieces of ice.)

Similar words: sparkle, twinkle, gleam

Common phrases: glitter in sunlight, glitter with something

To seem exciting and attractive because of wealth, fame, or an impressive appearance.

• Court life glittered with luxury.
• The capital glittered with wealth and promise.
• Her future seemed to glitter with possibilities.

How to use it: glitter with something (The royal court glittered with wealth and power.)

Similar words: dazzle

Common phrases: glitter with glamour, glitter with wealth