adjective
Uncommon
glittering
GLIH-tuh-rihng
Glittering (adjective) means sparkling brightly. Example: “The city's glittering skyline lit up the night.”
adjective
1
Sparkling brightly.
"The city's glittering skyline lit up the night."
"She wore a glittering necklace to the gala."
2
Highly impressive or successful.
"He had a glittering career in international law."
How to use glittering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSparkling with light, or (figuratively) dazzlingly successful.
Common pairings
glittering career
glittering lights
glittering prizes
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Word forms
- Plural
- glitterings
- Comparative
- more glittering
- Superlative
- most glittering
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Synonyms
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Related words
Rhymes for glittering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “glittering” mean?
The word “glittering” means sparkling brightly. In plain terms, sparkling with light, or (figuratively) dazzlingly successful.
How do you pronounce “glittering”?
“Glittering” is pronounced GLIH-tuh-rihng (/ˈɡlɪtəɹɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “glittering” in a sentence?
Here is “glittering” used in a sentence: “The city's glittering skyline lit up the night.”
What is another word for “glittering”?
Words with a similar meaning to “glittering” include aglitter.
What part of speech is “glittering”?
“Glittering” is an adjective.
Is “glittering” a common word?
“Glittering” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “glittering” have?
“Glittering” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: sparkling brightly.
