noun
definition
A bright, sparkling light; shininess or brilliance.
definition
A shiny, decorative adornment, sometimes sprinkled on glue to make simple artwork.
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Glitz.
verb
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To sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam.
example
a glittering sword
definition
To be showy, specious, or striking, and hence attractive.
example
the glittering scenes of a court
Examples of glitter in a Sentence
Toby was showing him the glitter drawing he'd done.
Toby had drawn him on black construction paper with silver glitter outlining the shape of a man.
The name mica is probably derived from the Latin micare, to shine, to glitter; the German word glimmer has the same meaning.
In the glitter that environs thee, rather wouldst thou be taken for the successor of Constantine than for the successor of Peter."
But here was a fairy forest with black moving shadows, and a glitter of diamonds and a flight of marble steps and the silver roofs of fairy buildings and the shrill yells of some animals.
The day was bright and sunny after a sharp night frost, and the cheerful glitter of that autumn day was in keeping with the news of victory which was conveyed, not only by the tales of those who had taken part in it, but also by the joyful expression on the faces of soldiers, officers, generals, and adjutants, as they passed Rostov going or coming.
His lips are firmly closed, his eyes glitter, and a wrinkle comes and goes on his pale forehead.
Use glitter to create a beautiful, sparkling design.
He was in black, unaffected by the cold or the light settling over him, outlining him like glitter on black construction paper.
On everything--far and near--lay the magic crystal glitter seen only at that time of autumn.
Oh and of course all are sprinkled with sparkling confetti and glitter.
The new Beaumont hotel was all a glitter in preparation of an affair of some high social order and there was a general excitement everywhere.
The female figure is largely made use of, and rich and harmonious colours are sought, the glitter of metal being invariably subdued by deadening its lustre, or by patinas and oxides.
They are young and can get away with different colors, glitter and dramatic looks.
The metallic glitter of avanturine or sun-stone (q.v.) is due to the enclosed scales of gothite and certain other minerals.
In the time of Bach such writing was beautifully suited to enliven the dry glitter of the harpsichord, and Bach's duets for clavier and violin seem to have been sometimes played as trios with a violoncello playing from the clavier bass.
Definitely avoiding flashier items like red lipstick and anything with extra shimmer or glitter.
A shimmery eye shadow with just a hint of glitter can help add a little glamour to prom makeup, without going overboard.
Try a glitter eye pencil around the eyes for some extra sparkle.
Decorate the pages by drawing around the edges with glitter glue.
The Generation Terrorists period was marked out with feather boas, leopardskin, tiaras, spray painted slogans, glitter and thick black eyeliner.
The vibrating power ball at the base vibrates at 6 different speeds while the soft jelly glitter balls are covered in pleasure nubs.
Fill an empty 16 or 20 ounce water or soda bottle one half to three quarters of the way with water and glitter.
I personally like to use the glitter glue that comes in a bottle.
If you want to make your face look a bit more decorated, consider adding glitter to your cheekbones, temples or around the eyes for a much more dramatic, ethereal presentation.
Thematic elements may be incorporated into the ye makeup looks, such as heavy silver-toned glitter and shimmer shades for a winter show, or rich plum or mauve shades to create sultry eyes for a spicy sexy feel.
Coat lashes with several applications of jet black or even better, glitter mascara!
For the color wary, it's still simple to channel your inner whimsy with the help of glitter cosmetics.
Another mineral called mica is ground up to add glitter to lipsticks and nail varnish.
Fill in with the glitter paint and then, using an artists paintbrush, mark the edge with Henna type dots.
Write & Rub Demo 6 You can apply the glitter with your finger as the adhesive is dry and will not smudge.
Due to public demand larger sizes of glitter topcoats are also now available.
Napkins rings made of silver stars and strands of silver glitter wire decorations and streamers combined with small snowflake ornaments are just the right touch to offset sterling silver tableware and silverware.
With a bit of cotton batting mixed in with silver glitter, you can recreate the feel of a snowy scene.
Try a few rustic influences - You don't need glitter or expensive crystal to dress up your table for winter.
Matte finishes are perfect for every day wear, while pearlized, shimmer, or glitter shadows are best reserved for wearing on evenings or special occasions.
Everything from false colored contacts to glitter and sprays are used to completely transform the face and hair into whatever it is the actor is determined to be portraying.
Avoid using too much gloss or anything with sparkles or glitter.
Try to have fun with colors, keep them warm and rich without much glitter.
Envision black eyeliner mixed with colorful glitter and you have just achieved one popular emo look.
If you prefer to have a more modern Mehndi that will not last beyond your wedding day, the trend today is to use colored glitter gels, crystals and exotic designs that will only last one day.
If you'd like to look more majestic and magical, try pairing your costume with silver details and glitter.
With sparkle glitter, adhesive decals, and pearlescent lips, you can easily morph into a woodland fairy or playful elf!
You can choose from matte eye shadows, shimmer eye shadows or sometimes an eye shadow will have little pieces of glitter infused into the pigment (color).
The eye shadow colors very popular for the Fall 2007 season are shimmer or glitter infused eye shadows in colors like Black Tied or Gentle Fume, from MAC Cosmetics.
Much in the same way mini skirts and cleavage baring tops are better left for a fun Saturday evening, so too are the glitter eye pencils and bad-gal lashes; a definite no-no for the office!
False eyelashes, eyebrow stencils and eyelash glitter are just some of the fun products you can play with to create a unique and glamorous look.
Glitter and shimmer gels help you achieve a golden glow.
A few pots of MAC Glitter add a variety of colors to your Halloween makeup collection.
From glitter to bell bottoms, the fashion and makeup reflects the musical heroes of Donna Summers and the Bee Gees.