glitter
Pronunciation: [ˈɡlɪtər]
Word
Context: “appearance”
(verb) to shine brightly with little flashes of light, like how tiny stars twinkle in the night sky. When something glitters, it catches the light and looks sparkly.
Example
The sunlight made the water glitter like diamonds.
Example
The dark sky didn't glitter at all; it was completely cloudy.
Example
Can you see the stars glittering tonight?
Context: “appearance”
(noun) small, shiny pieces or particles that reflect light. Think of the sparkly stuff you might find on a birthday card or in craft projects.
Example
She sprinkled glitter on her art project to make it more colorful.
Example
The glitter was missing from the box, so the project looked plain.
Example
What colors of glitter do you have for your crafts?
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