glittering

• Que brilla con una luz reflejada intensa y llamativa; también se usa de forma metafórica para referirse a algo superficialmente atractivo o impactante.

Describes something that shines with a bright, reflected light; often used metaphorically to describe something superficially attractive or impressive.

1. Shining with a flickering lightB1formal

   Reflecting light in small, bright flashes; sparkling.

   Destellante

   • The glittering stars filled the night sky.
   • She wore a glittering diamond necklace to the gala.
   • The lake was glittering under the afternoon sun.

   Sinónimosflickeringgleamingglimmeringglintingglowingscintillatingsparklingtwinkling

   Antónimosdarkdimdullgloomymatte

• Verbo que describe brillar con una luz brillante y parpadeante, a menudo en pequeños destellos o reflejos.

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.

   Brillar con luz centelleante

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

   Sinónimosflashgleamglintglistenglistershimmersparkletwinkle

2. Appear attractive or excitingB2formal

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

   Brillar superficialmente

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdazzleshinesparkle