glittery

[ glit-uh-ree ]

adjective

1. glittering; sparkling.

Other Words From

• un·glitter·y adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of glittery¹

First recorded in 1750–60; glitter + -y ¹

Example Sentences

If price is no object — I’m talking to the 1 percent here — the new glittery object in wine this year is the Coravin Sparkling preservation system.

From Washington Post

In Luhrmann’s vision, the most affecting casualty of the gang wars between the two is Romeo’s bestie Mercutio—a loyal companion who is possibly in love with his friend—played by Harold Perrineau as a glittery-gorgeous heir to disco legend Sylvester.

From Time

Because it turns out that the Paris whose glittery presence outshines all rivals, and who was the object of so much adoration and analysis by women of my generation, doesn’t actually exist off-screen.

From Time

On the Lola Marie Polish website you are greeted with glittery nail polish and unicorns, instantly feeling like you’ve fallen into the mind of a young girl.

From Essence.com

Kourtney Kardashian sported glittery, patterned Gucci pants this past Christmas, and Kendall Jenner went more understated, in leopard print.

From Vox

It happens more than you'd think on the city's most glittery block.

From The Daily Beast

One cabinet dedicated to dandies features a glittery red suit.

From The Daily Beast

In the midst of some big, heavily promoted, live-stream event, Swift dropped several glittery bombs on the industry and her fans.

From The Daily Beast

Now, would you gals be interested in purchasing this glittery pink Ray Rice jersey as a show of support?

From The Daily Beast

His toenails had been painted a glittery gold color, and there was also green paint under his fingernails.

From The Daily Beast

What an eternal art it is—such a glittery delightful art—finding hard names for our opponents!

From Project Gutenberg

Hanging from it were all kinds of glittery, quivery, sparkly things in silver and gold.

From Project Gutenberg

She could imagine Elsa in society now—hard and thin and glittery—she would be stylish—military men's women always were.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• classy
• conspicuous
• extravagant
• flamboyant
• garish
• gaudy
• jaunty
• splashy
• swank