glitter
verb (used without object)
to reflect light with a brilliant, sparkling luster; sparkle with reflected light.
are glittering
-
present progressiveof glitter.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
All gestures here are grand gestures; all soirées are glittering soirées; all mirrors are magic mirrors; every ferocity is a genuine ferocity; every grill is a brazier; every regret a bitter one.
From New York Times ● Sep. 4, 2017
As are glittering high rise office towers, designed by the usual premier league of celebrity architects.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2010
The costumes are glittering and colorful; Katharine Cornell, superb; Lowell Sherman, sedulously rakish.
From Time Magazine Archive
His eyes are glittering with fury and desire and maybe even shame.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
Miss Larsen’s eyes are glittering strangely, and a red rash has crept up her neck.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
