Glitters Meaning in English
word · lemma: glitter
Definition
To shine with many small bright flashes of light. Can also refer to something that appears attractive or impressive because it sparkles.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for things that reflect or produce light, like stars, jewels, or water. Often appears in the phrase 'All that glitters is not gold.' More poetic or descriptive; 'glitters' is less common than 'shines' in everyday speech.
Spanish: brilla - relucePortuguese (BR): brilha - reluzPortuguese (PT): brilha - reluzChinese (Simplified): 闪闪发光 - 闪耀Chinese (Traditional): 閃閃發光 - 閃耀Hindi: चमकता है - झिलमिलाता हैArabic: يتلألأ - يلمعBengali: ঝিকমিক করে - ঝিলমিল করেRussian: блестит - сверкаетJapanese: きらめく - 輝くVietnamese: lấp lánh - sáng lấp lánhKorean: 반짝이다 - 빛나다Turkish: parıldar - ışıltı saçmakUrdu: چمکتا ہے - دمکتا ہےIndonesian: berkilauan - berkilap
Example Sentences
The city skyline glitters beautifully at night.
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The snow glitters in the morning sun.
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Her necklace glitters when the light hits it.
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The lake glitters at sunset.
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All that glitters isn't gold.
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Her dress glitters under the party lights and catches everyone's attention.
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