verb

glitter

to glitter, to sparkle, to shimmer

The jewels glittered in the light.

The jewels glittered in the light.

Her eyes glittered with excitement.

Her eyes glittered with excitement.

((subject)) to shine with a bright, shimmering light The jewels glittered in the light.

((subject)) to glitter with ((sth.)) to shine brightly with a particular emotion Her eyes glittered with excitement.

Synonyms: sparkle, shimmer, twinkle

From Middle English 'gliteren', from Old Norse 'glitra'. Again, it contains the 'gl-' root for light.

Think of the noun 'glitter' (the small, shiny particles). The verb describes that kind of sharp, dry sparkle. Contrast with 'glisten', which is a wet shine.

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