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glittering

UK
/ˈɡlɪt.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡlɪt̬.ɚ.ɪŋ/

Translations

glitteringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˈɡlɪt.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡlɪt̬.ɚ.ɪŋ/
More precise classification: adjective derived from the present participle of the verb "glitter".
The glittering stars filled the night sky with a magical glow.
Les étoiles scintillantes ont rempli le ciel nocturne d'une lueur magique.
prestigieuxS'emploie pour un événement ou un cadre brillant, mondain ou tape-à-l'œil.
The celebrity arrived at the glittering event, drawing attention from all the guests.
La célébrité est arrivée à l'événement prestigieux, attirant l'attention de tous les invités.
Additional translations
étincelant
Synonyms
shimmering
sparkling
glistening
radiant
brilliant
luminous
dazzling
scintillating
Antonyms
dull
matte
lackluster
glitteringnoun
glitterings
pl
UK
/ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡlɪt̬ɚɪŋ/
Gerund noun denoting the act or quality of shining or sparkling.
The glittering of the chandelier caught everyone's attention.
Le scintillement du lustre a attiré l'attention de tout le monde.
Additional translations
étincellement
Synonyms
glitter
sparkle
gleam
shimmer
glint
sheen
luster
radiance
brilliance
dazzle
glitterverb

glittering

Gerund

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.
Synonyms
shine
sparkle
glimmer
twinkle
scintillate
glow
flash
radiate
glittergerund / present participle

glittering

Participial adjective formed from the verb; regularly used before nouns.
He gazed at the glittering water in the afternoon sun.
Il contemplait l’eau scintillante sous le soleil de l’après-midi.
Additional translations
étincelantSouvent utilisé pour insister sur un éclat vif ou spectaculaire.
Synonyms
glittering
sparkling
shimmering
glistening
gleaming
glinting
twinkling
scintillating
dazzling
shining
radiating
resplendent
lustrous
bedazzling

Definitions

glitteringgerund / present participle
Shining with a shimmering or sparkling light.
The glittering stars filled the night sky with a magical glow.
Impressive or exciting, often in a superficial or showy way.
The celebrity arrived at the glittering event, drawing attention from all the guests.
glitteringnoun
A shining or sparkling quality, appearance, or display.
The glittering of the chandelier caught everyone's attention.
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.
glittergerund / present participle
Shining with a shimmering or sparkling light; ostentatiously bright or attractive.
He gazed at the glittering water in the afternoon sun.
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