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- pronunciation:
- glI
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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
glitters, glittering, glittered |
| definition: |
to shine brightly; sparkle.
The diamond necklace glittered.
- synonyms:
- sparkle
- similar words:
- flash, gleam, glint, glisten, shine, twinkle
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| related words: |
blaze, glare |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
sparkling reflected light.
There was a glitter of coins in the fountain.- synonyms:
- sparkle
- similar words:
- gleam, shine
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| definition 2: |
small bits of material that sparkle, used for decoration.
They put glitter in their hair just for fun.- similar words:
- sequins
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| related words: |
blaze, flash, glamour |
| derivations: |
glittery (adj.), glitteringly (adv.) |
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