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Converse with men makes sharp the glittering wit, but God to man doth speak in solitude.
John Stuart Blackie

Meaning of "glittering" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GLITTERING

glittering  [ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GLITTERING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Glittering is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES GLITTERING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

glittering

Glitter

Glitter describes an assortment of very small, flat, reflective particles. When particles are applied to surfaces, they reflect light at different angles, causing the surface to sparkle or shimmer. Glitter is similar to, but smaller than confetti or sequins. Glitter has been produced and used decoratively since prehistoric times from many different materials including stones such as malachite, galena, mica, insects, and glass. Modern glitter is most commonly manufactured from plastic.

Definition of glittering in the English dictionary

The first definition of glittering in the dictionary is successful, impressive. Other definition of glittering is glamorous. Glittering is also sparkling.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GLITTERING


antilittering
ˌæntɪˈlɪtərɪŋ
catering
ˈkeɪtərɪŋ
chittering
ˈtʃɪtərɪŋ
embittering
ɪmˈbɪtərɪŋ
factoring
ˈfæktərɪŋ
flattering
ˈflætərɪŋ
fostering
ˈfɒstərɪŋ
Kettering
ˈkɛtərɪŋ
lettering
ˈlɛtərɪŋ
loitering
ˈlɔɪtərɪŋ
mentoring
ˈmɛntərɪŋ
monitoring
ˈmɒnɪtərɪŋ
motoring
ˈməʊtərɪŋ
plastering
ˈplɑːstərɪŋ
reconnoitring
ˌrɛkəˈnɔɪtərɪŋ
scattering
ˈskætərɪŋ
tittering
ˈtɪtərɪŋ
tutoring
ˈtjuːtərɪŋ
waitering
ˈweɪtərɪŋ
watering
ˈwɔːtərɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GLITTERING

glissandi
glissando
glisten
glisteningly
glister
glisteringly
glit
glitch
glitchy
glitter
glitterand
glitterati
glitteringly
glittery
glitz
glitzier
glitziest
glitzily
glitziness
glitzy

WORDS THAT END LIKE GLITTERING

bring
civil engineering
considering
covering
electrical engineering
empowering
engineering
fingering
flowering
gathering
hovering
lowering
mechanical engineering
offering
ordering
recovering
rendering
steering
suffering
wandering
wondering

Synonyms and antonyms of glittering in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «GLITTERING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «glittering» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of glittering

Translation of «glittering» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GLITTERING

Find out the translation of glittering to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of glittering from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «glittering» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

耀眼的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

brillante
570 millions of speakers

English

glittering
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शानदार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التألق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сверкающий
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

brilhante
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চমকপ্রদ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

brillant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Berkilauan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

glänzend
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

輝かしい
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

눈부신
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Berkilauan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lấp lánh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஒளிவிடும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चमकदार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

parlak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

brillante
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

lśniący
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

блискучий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

strălucitoare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

λαμπερή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

glinsterende
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

glittrande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

glitrende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of glittering

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GLITTERING»

The term «glittering» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.278 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GLITTERING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about glittering

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9 QUOTES WITH «GLITTERING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word glittering.
1
Zygmunt Bauman
The consumerist culture insists that swearing eternal loyalty to anything and anybody is imprudent, since in this world new glittering opportunities crop up daily.
2
John Stuart Blackie
Converse with men makes sharp the glittering wit, but God to man doth speak in solitude.
3
William Cullen Bryant
A beautiful city is Richmond, seated on the hills that overlook the James River. The dwellings have a pleasant appearance, often standing by themselves in the midst of gardens. In front of several, I saw large magnolias, their dark, glazed leaves glittering in the March sunshine.
4
Jane Welsh Carlyle
The glittering baits of titles and honours are only for children and fools.
5
Marie Lu
We determine whether a book is for boys or girls long before the reader gets a chance to decide: we package them with soldiers and ballet slippers on their covers, war machines and glittering gowns.
6
Bruce Oldfield
That to me was the most poignant part of Diana's wedding; as she was walking up the aisle and her eyes were going left to right, looking at people and smiling in the way that Diana did - and that diamond tiara glittering like mad. It was great.
7
Kimberly Quinn
In a funny way, when things went wrong in my life - and it is my fault that they went wrong, it is not anyone else's fault - and all the glittering outside things were taken away, I was left with the things of most value.
8
F. E. Smith
The world continues to offer glittering prizes to those who have stout hearts and sharp swords.
9
Hunter S. Thompson
Good news is rare these days, and every glittering ounce of it should be cherished and hoarded and worshipped and fondled like a priceless diamond.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GLITTERING»

Discover the use of glittering in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to glittering and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Glittering Images
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Susan Howatch, 2010
2
From the Glittering World: A Navajo Story
For the present-day Diné this is a world of glittering technology and influences from outside the sacred land entrusted to them by the Holy People.
Irvin Morris, 2013
3
Glittering Vices: A New Look at the Seven Deadly Sins and ...
This is why, when we want to re-form our character from vice to virtue, we often need to practice and persevere in regular spiritual disciplines and formational practices for a lengthy period of time.
Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung, 2009
4
Glittering Images: A Journey Through Art from Egypt to Star Wars
WIth full-color illustrations throughout From the best-selling author of Sexual Personae and Break, Blow, Burn and one of our most acclaimed cultural critics, here is an enthralling journey through Western art’s defining moments, from the ...
Camille Paglia, 2012
5
Yoshiwara: The Glittering World of the Japanese Courtesan
The book begins with a brief history of prostitution in Japan and follows with a survey of the Yoshiwara from its origins in the early 1600s to shortly after the Meiji Restoration in 1868.
Cecilia Segawa Seigle, 1993
6
The Story of the Glittering Plain
William Morris (1834-1896) is the man generally credited with originating the genre of modern heroic fantasy.
William Morris, 2009
7
Behind the Glittering Lights of Bordellos and Brothels: ...
Thailand, part of the series, Behind the Glittering Lights of Bordellos and Brothels exposes motivation and background of women in selling their bodies to primarily- foreigners.
Thomas Clarion
8
Glittering: Webster's Quotations, Facts and Phrases
A flash, and where previously the brain held a dead fact, the soul grasps a living truth! At moments we are all artists.ndash;Arnold BennettWhat is life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night.
‎2008
9
A Beautiful Glittering Lie
This book received an honorable mention at the Los Angeles Book Festival. This book was awarded the B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree In the spring of 1861, a country once united is fractured by war.
J. D. R. Hawkins, 2012
10
The Glittering Silver Market: The Rise of the Elderly ...
Supported by excellent demographic and economic data, this book offers a fascinating insight on how to tap into this growing consumer market and the exciting new business opportunities it can offer for the future.
Yuwa Wong, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GLITTERING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term glittering is used in the context of the following news items.
1
For up-close volcano experience, Vanuatu's Yasur puts on a …
At dusk, the explosions begin to resemble fireworks, the lava glittering as it falls from the sky. At just 361 meters (1,184 feet) elevation, the ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
2
John Swinney to do star turn at glittering business awards
Deputy first minister John Swinney has been revealed as the keynote speaker at a leading business awards event for the Highlands. «Aberdeen Press and Journal, Jul 15»
3
Designers Audino and Fernandez plan stunning close for TPFF …
Designers plan a glittering close Glamour: Steph Audino, left, and Alvin Fernandez with models Caris Tiivel and Grady Wulff wearing their ... «The West Australian, Jul 15»
4
Curtain draws on the glittering life of icon from cinema's golden years
Omar Sharif, the Egyptian-born film star, who has died aged 83, was one of the cinema's gentlest and most civilised exponents of romantic ... «Herald, Jul 15»
5
Glittering target Nippon Electric Glass aims for 10% profit margin by …
OSAKA -- Nippon Electric Glass seeks to boost its operating profit margin to 10% by the year ending December 2018, up from about 3% last ... «Nikkei Asian Review, Jul 15»
6
Everyman Quigley is a glittering role model for us all to look up to
'Quigley was out there with the rest, kicking in and out of goal in his tracksuit bottoms and trainers. Asked if he had not had enough practice, ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
7
Stars Align for Glittering Bulgari Party in Paris
Amber Heard, Juliette Binoche and Michelle Rodriguez attended the Roman jeweler's party celebrating its new collection. By Joelle Diderich. «WWD, Jul 15»
8
Glittering waves spotted on Alappuzha beach
When the self luminous organisms are seen collectively along the coasts, the waves seem glittering. These micro-organisms live close to the ... «onmanorama, Jul 15»
9
Maruti Suzuki S-Cross Makes Glittering Debut At IIFA Awards
The S-Cross made its glittering debut on the stage as Maruti Suzuki was one of the show's sponsors. The car on the green carpet outside also ... «Focus News, Jul 15»
10
The UK's youngest headteacher at Plymouth school gets glittering
The youngest headteacher in the UK has seen her Plymouth primary school awarded top marks in its first Ofsted report. Siobhan Easton, aged ... «Western Morning News, Jul 15»

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