Glittery

adj

adj ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    That glitters.
Adjective
  1. 1
    having brief brilliant points or flashes of light wordnet

Synonyms

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aglitterblinkingcoruscantfulgidglimmeringglinting

Example

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"The glittery blue wafer in Ed Witt's hand is no larger than a greeting card. But photovoltaic cells such as these are mighty, they can power everything from solar calculators to satellites. To demonstrate the latest technologies, Mr. Witt leads me to an outdoor testing site."

Etymology

From glitter + -y.

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