Glitter

Definition of Glitter

Glit´ter
v. i.1.
[imp. & p. p. Glittered ; p. pr. & vb. n. Glittering.]
1.To sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam; as, a glittering sword.
The field yet glitters with the pomp of war.
- Dryden.
2.To be showy, specious, or striking, and hence attractive; as, the glittering scenes of a court.
n.1.A bright, sparkling light; brilliant and showy luster; brilliancy; as, the glitter of arms; the glitter of royal equipage.

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