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glittering

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /ˈɡlɪt̬.ɚ-/
    • /ˈɡlɪt.ər.ɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /ˈɡlɪt̬.ɚ-/

Definitions of glittering word

  • noun glittering Shining with a shimmering or sparkling light. 1
  • adjective glittering dazzling, impressive 1
  • adjective glittering You use glittering to indicate that something is very impressive or successful. 0
  • adjective glittering successful, impressive 0
  • abbreviation GLITTERING glamorous 0
  • adjective glittering sparkling 0
See all 10 definitions of glittering

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Parts of speech for Glittering

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Glittering

glittering popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for glittering

noun glittering

  • scintillation — the act of scintillating; sparkling.
  • sparkling — to issue in or as if in little sparks, as fire or light: The candlelight sparkled in the crystal.

adjective glittering

  • impressive — having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
  • dazzling — Something that is dazzling is very impressive or beautiful.
  • splendid — gorgeous; magnificent; sumptuous. Synonyms: luxurious, dazzling, imposing. Antonyms: squalid.
  • scintillating — animated; vivacious; effervescent: a scintillating personality.
  • glitzy — pretentiously or tastelessly showy: a glitzy gown.
All 19 Synonyms of glittering

Antonyms for glittering

adjective glittering

  • dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
Just one Antonym for glittering

Top questions with glittering

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