glitzy
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- glitziness noun
Etymology
Origin of glitzy
First recorded in 1965–70; probably from Yiddish glitz “glitter,” from German glitzern “to glitter” + -y 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The donkeys in the front paddock of the psychiatrist's countryside home bely that glitzy, glamourous list.
From BBC
The number would have been even lower, but for Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova rejoining the glitzy annual extravaganza.
From Barron's
Executives got to ring the iconic stock-exchange bell, attend glitzy celebrations and raise money from millions of everyday investors.
As she grabbed the mic again for the streamer in 2025 — this time on a glitzy stage wearing a golden gown — her unvarnished style of storytelling shows us why she’s resonating with much of America.
From Los Angeles Times
Think backward: Where things begin is the bitter end, at a glitzy Hollywood Hills party in 1976 full of showbiz hangers-on.
From Los Angeles Times
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