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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Known for its glitzy stage costumes and sometimes outlandish performances, the Eurovision Song Contest is now launching its first ever Asia edition.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Meanwhile, Abdulmejid and his family lived a glitzy Riviera life, attending dances, we are told, with “four or five kings and any number of princes, dukes and counts.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
Constructed from excerpts of his Las Vegas concerts during the early 1970s, the documentary captures a glitzy, reborn Presley working the crowd and thrilling fans.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
It got quite deep for a glitzy award show chinwag.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
The lights go up, and what seemed glitzy and alive moments ago now seems like a shell of itself.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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