glittering

• Описание чего-то, что блестит ярким отражённым светом; часто используется метафорически для описания чего-то поверхностно привлекательного или впечатляющего.

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.

   Сверкающий

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

   Синонимыflickeringgleamingglimmeringglintingglowingscintillatingsparklingtwinkling

   Антонимыdarkdimdullgloomymatte

• Глагол, используемый для описания действия, при котором что-то сияет ярким, мерцающим отражённым светом, часто небольшими вспышками.

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.

   Сверкать

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

   Синонимыflashgleamglintglistenglistershimmersparkletwinkle

2. Appear attractive or excitingB2formal

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

   Блестеть (в переносном смысле)

   • 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.

   Синонимыdazzleshinesparkle