glittering

• Algo que brilha refletindo luz de forma intensa, com cintilações ou faíscas; também usado de modo figurado para algo superficialmente atraente ou impressionante, mas sem substância.

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.

   Cintilante

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

   Sinônimosflickeringgleamingglimmeringglintingglowingscintillatingsparklingtwinkling

   Antônimosdarkdimdullgloomymatte

• Verbo usado para descrever o ato de brilhar com luz refletida cintilante, frequentemente em pequenos lampejos. Também pode se referir ao brilho intenso e cintilante em si.

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.

   Brilhar

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

   Sinônimosflashgleamglintglistenglistershimmersparkletwinkle

2. Appear attractive or excitingB2formal

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

   Brilhar (em sentido figurado)

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdazzleshinesparkle