glittering

UK
/ˈɡlɪt.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡlɪt̬.ɚ.ɪŋ/
glitteringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˈɡlɪt.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡlɪt̬.ɚ.ɪŋ/
More precise classification: adjective derived from the present participle of the verb "glitter".
Translations
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
Definitions
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
glitterings
pl
UK
/ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡlɪt̬ɚɪŋ/
Gerund noun denoting the act or quality of shining or sparkling.
Translations
The glittering of the chandelier caught everyone's attention.
Le scintillement du lustre a attiré l'attention de tout le monde.
Additional translations
Definitions
A shining or sparkling quality, appearance, or display.
The glittering of the chandelier caught everyone's attention.
glitterverb

glittering

ing-form

glittered
Past Simple
glittered
Past Participle
glittering
ing-form
UK
/ˈɡlɪtə/
US
/ˈɡlɪtər/
Translations
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.
Definitions
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

glittering

Participial adjective formed from the verb; regularly used before nouns.
Translations
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.
Definitions
Shining with a shimmering or sparkling light; ostentatiously bright or attractive.
He gazed at the glittering water in the afternoon sun.
glitternoun
Definitions
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.
glitteradjective
Definitions
Used before a noun to describe something made of, covered with, or containing glitter; sparkling.
She bought a glitter backpack for the music festival.