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Word

glittery

Phoneticsglit·tery

US/ˈɡɫɪtɝi/

UK/ɡlˈɪtəɹi/

Definition

adj. shiny and full of small, bright reflections. You use this to describe things like jewelry, decorations, or makeup that sparkle.

adj. characterised by a sparkling or shiny appearance, typically due to the presence of small reflective particles. Often used to describe decorative items or cosmetics.

Examples

“She wore glittery shoes to the party.”

“The children loved the glittery decorations that covered the Christmas tree.”

“The stage was lit with a soft blue glow that made the performer's glittery costume appear almost ethereal under the spotlights.”

Examples

simple

“She wore glittery shoes to the party.”

contextual

“The children loved the glittery decorations that covered the Christmas tree.”

complex

“The stage was lit with a soft blue glow that made the performer's glittery costume appear almost ethereal under the spotlights.”

Word family

glitterNounglitteryAdjective

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