glitter

n. tiny, shiny pieces of plastic or metal used to make things look sparkly.

n. a decorative material consisting of numerous tiny, reflective particles, typically applied with adhesive to surfaces.

“The children used gold glitter to decorate their handmade Christmas cards.”

“The costume designer applied fine silver glitter to the fabric to ensure it would catch the stage lights during the opening number.”

n. a bright, sparkling light that comes from a shiny surface.

n. a bright, shimmering, or sparkling light reflected from a surface.

“She loved the glitter of the sun on the ocean waves.”

“The sudden glitter of the diamond caught his eye even in the dimly lit hallway.”

n. an exciting or attractive quality that seems fancy but might be shallow.

n. superficial attractiveness or showy brilliance; often used to describe the shallow glamour of fame.

“Behind the glitter of the film industry, many actors work very hard.”

“The young novelist was quickly disillusioned by the hollow glitter of the city's high-society parties.”

Literary

v. to shine with many small, bright flashes of light.

v. to reflect light in small, brilliant flashes; to sparkle or gleam.

“The snow glittered under the bright winter sun.”

“The city lights glittered like a thousand tiny jewels spread across the valley floor below the mountain pass.”