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glittery

American  
[glit-uh-ree] / ˈglɪt ə ri /

adjective

  1. glittering; sparkling.


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Etymology

Origin of glittery

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

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But as if rescued by a magic flute, an instant of fear turned to joy, glittery gold graffiti filling the Chandler and celebrating Conlon.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2026

But her voice—slightly nasal, with conversational phrasing and clipped inflections informed by hip-hop—is instantly identifiable, and conveys intelligence and intimacy while sounding perfectly natural in glittery electronic productions.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 31, 2026

She said: "Seeing stoma bags that are glittery and frilly it shows people that we're not just patients we're actually people."

From BBC Mar. 24, 2026

Even on a quiet parliamentary Thursday, and despite the lure of London's attractions, the Commons offers its own, less glittery spectacle.

From BBC Dec. 29, 2025

This glittery, glassy apartment house stood alone on the Lake Michigan shore five stories high.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

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