Definition of glittering Glittering

/glɪˈtɚɪŋ/ - [glitering] -

We found 6 definitions of glittering from 4 different sources.

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What does glittering mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

glittering - having brief brilliant points or flashes of light; "bugle beads all aglitter"; "glinting eyes"; "glinting water"; "his glittering eyes were cold and malevolent"; "shop window full of glittering Christmas trees"; "glittery costume jewelry"; "scintillant mica"; "the scintillating stars"; "a dress with sparkly sequins"; "`glistering' is an archaic term"
  aglitter, coruscant, fulgid, glinting, glistering, glittery, scintillant, scintillating, sparkly
  bright full or promise; "had a bright future in publishing"; "the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career"; "a hopeful new singer on Broadway"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • glittering (Verb)
    Present participle of glitter.
  • glittering (Adjective)
    Brightly sparkling.
  • glittering (Adjective)
    Valuable, desirable.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • glittering (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Glitter

Part of speech

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  • glittering, verb, gerund of glitter (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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