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glittering

The correct spelling is glittering.

How to pronounce glittering

/ˈɡlɪtəɹɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈɡlɪtəɹɪŋ/

Say it like: Gli-tte-rin-g

The correct spelling is glittering. To sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam. For example: "a glittering sword"

Usage Examples

a glittering sword

the glittering scenes of a court

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam.
  2. 2.To be showy, specious, or striking, and hence attractive.

noun

  1. 1.The appearance of something that glitters.

adjective

  1. 1.Brightly sparkling.
  2. 2.Valuable, desirable.

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