| Front | glitter |
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| Back | verb, noun BrE /ˈɡlɪtə(r)/NAmE /ˈɡlɪtər/ verb 1 [intransitive] to shine brightly with little flashes of light, like a diamond sparkleThe ceiling of the cathedral glittered with gold. The water glittered in the sunlight. 2 [intransitive] ~ (with sth) (of the eyes) to shine brightly with a particular emotion, usually a strong oneHis eyes glittered with greed. see all that glitters/glistens is not gold at gold n. noun 1 [uncountable] bright light consisting of many little flashesthe glitter of diamonds 2 [singular] a bright expression in sb's eyes showing a particular emotion glintThere was a triumphant glitter in his eyes. 3 [uncountable] the attractive, exciting qualities that sb/sth, especially a rich and famous person or place, seems to have glamourthe superficial glitter of show business Behind all the glitter, life in the theatre can be very hard. 4 [uncountable] very small shiny pieces of thin metal or paper that are stuck to things as a decorationgold/silver glitter Jane wore pink eye glitter to the party. |
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