glitter

• اسم يشير إلى جزيئات صغيرة لامعة تُستخدم للزينة، أو يُستعمل مجازًا للدلالة على المظهر البراق أو البهرجة أو الجاذبية السطحية.

A noun referring to small, sparkling particles used for decoration, or a figurative term for superficial attractiveness or glamour.

غير معدود

1. B1formal

   A bright, sparkling light that reflects off a surface.

   بريق

   • The glitter of the diamonds caught her eye.
   • The lake had a beautiful glitter in the morning sun.
   • The glitter of the stars was visible in the clear sky.

   المرادفاتgleamglintglitteringshimmersparkletwinkle

2. Decorative materialA2informal

   Small, shiny pieces of material used for decoration, especially in crafts or on clothing.

   بريق

   • She added some glitter to her art project.
   • The costume was covered in red and gold glitter.
   • Glitter can be messy but it makes everything look festive.

3. Superficial attractivenessB2formal

   An attractive but often superficial quality or appeal.

   البريق الخارجي

   • The glitter of fame can be misleading.
   • He was drawn to the glitter of city life.
   • Beneath the glitter of success, there was a lot of hard work.

   المرادفاتflashinessglamourglitzostentationpageantryshowinesstinsel

• فعل يُستخدم لوصف لمعان شيء ما وانعكاس ضوءه على نحوٍ متلألئ، غالبًا في ومضات صغيرة متفرقة.

A verb used to describe the act of shining with a bright, shimmering, reflected light, often in small flashes.

1. Shine with sparkling lightB1formal

   To shine with a bright, shimmering, reflected light, often with small flashes.

   لمعان

   • The stars glittered in the clear night sky.
   • Her diamond necklace glittered under the chandelier.
   • The snow glittered like millions of tiny diamonds.

   المرادفاتflashgleamglintglistenglistershimmersparkletwinkle

2. Appear attractive or excitingB2formal

   To be superficially attractive or exciting, often hiding a less pleasant reality.

   لمعان خادع

   • All that glitters is not gold.
   • The city glittered with promise for the young artist.
   • His life seemed to glitter with success, but he was deeply unhappy.

   المرادفاتdazzleshinesparkle