Glittered Meaning in English
word · lemma: glitter
Definition
Shined with many small bright flashes of light, like something covered in tiny pieces that reflect light.
Usage & Nuances
'Glittered' describes something shining with many small flashes of light, often poetically. Used for things like jewelry, stars, water, or eyes. Not for steady light—'sparkled' is close, but 'glittered' suggests a more continuous or magical effect.
Spanish: brilló - relucióPortuguese (BR): brilhou - reluziuPortuguese (PT): brilhou - cintilouChinese (Simplified): 闪烁 - 闪耀Chinese (Traditional): 閃爍 - 閃耀Hindi: चमका - चमचमायाArabic: تلألأ - لمعBengali: ঝলমল করেছিল - দীপ্তিমান ছিলRussian: сверкали - блестелиJapanese: きらめいた - 輝いたVietnamese: lung linh - lấp lánhKorean: 반짝였다 - 빛났다Turkish: parladı - parıltı saçtıUrdu: چمک رہا تھا - جگمگا رہا تھاIndonesian: berkilauan - berkilap
Example Sentences
The city lights glittered in the distance as we drove home.
natural
The snow glittered like diamonds after the storm.
natural
The stars glittered in the night sky.
basic
Her dress glittered under the lights.
basic
The lake glittered in the sunshine.
basic
His eyes glittered with excitement when he saw the gift.
natural