glitter

UK
/ˈɡlɪtə/
US
/ˈɡlɪtər/

Translations

glitternoun
glitters
pl
The glitter of the stars was mesmerizing on the clear night.
Le scintillement des étoiles était hypnotisant dans la nuit claire.
The children used glitter to decorate their holiday cards.
Les enfants ont utilisé des paillettes pour décorer leurs cartes de fête.
Additional translations
éclatDans un sens figuré, pour l’attrait brillant ou le prestige.
glitterverb
glittered
Past Simple
glittered
Past Participle
glittering
Gerund
UK
/ˈɡlɪtə/
US
/ˈɡlɪtər/
The stars glittered in the clear night sky.
Les étoiles scintillaient dans le ciel nocturne clair.
Additional translations
brillerSens figuré ou plus général, pour un éclat attirant.
glitteradjective
UK
/ˈɡlɪtə/
US
/ˈɡlɪtər/
Attributive use (e.g., "glitter dress"); generally non-gradable.
She bought a glitter backpack for the music festival.
Elle a acheté un sac à dos pailleté pour le festival de musique.

Definitions

glitternoun
Tiny pieces of shiny material used for decoration.
The children used glitter to decorate their holiday cards.
A sparkling or glistening light or effect.
The glitter of the stars was mesmerizing on the clear night.
A superficial attractiveness or glamour.
The glitter of the celebrity lifestyle often hides the challenges behind the scenes.
glitterverb
To shine with a bright, shimmering, reflected light.
The stars glittered in the clear night sky.
To be brilliantly attractive, often superficially.
The new smartphone model glittered with its sleek design and advanced features.
glitteradjective
Used before a noun to describe something made of, covered with, or containing glitter; sparkling.
She bought a glitter backpack for the music festival.