glitter

• Substantiv, das kleine glänzende Partikel bezeichnet, die zum Dekorieren verwendet werden, oder im übertragenen Sinn oberflächliche Attraktivität oder Glamour meint.

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

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1. B1formal

   A bright, sparkling light that reflects off a surface.

   Glanz

   • 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.

   Synonymegleamglintglitteringshimmersparkletwinkle

2. Decorative materialA2informal

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

   Glitter

   • 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.

   Äußerer Glanz

   • 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.

   Synonymeflashinessglamourglitzostentationpageantryshowinesstinsel

• Verb, das beschreibt, dass etwas helles, flimmerndes Licht reflektiert, oft in kleinen, wiederkehrenden Lichtblitzen; auch für funkelnde Augen oder festliche Dekoration verwendet.

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.

   Glitzern

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

   Synonymeflashgleamglintglistenglistershimmersparkletwinkle

2. Appear attractive or excitingB2formal

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

   Glänzen (im übertragenen Sinn)

   • 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.

   Synonymedazzleshinesparkle