glitter
Tiny reflective flakes
Glitter is the sparkle of light reflecting off many small points—sequins, ice crystals, sunlight on water.
As a noun, glitter is also the material itself: tiny reflective particles used for decoration, notorious for spreading everywhere once introduced.
The glitter in her hair caught the light.
To glitter is to shine with that characteristic scattered brilliance.
Figuratively, glitter suggests surface appeal without substance: All that glitters is not gold.
Emit flashing light
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
- twinkleShine with flickering light
- shineEmit or reflect light
- dazzleImpress through radiance
brilliance · radiance · luster · sheen · flash · flicker · scintillation · coruscation
Small reflective fabric ornaments
- confettiThrown celebration scraps
- rhinestonesImitation diamond crystals
- beadsSmall pierced ornaments for stringing
- embellishmentsDecorative extras added on
tinsel · metallic · foil · decoupage · scrapbooking · papercraft · cardstock · glue
Festive event marking occasion
- ornamentsDecorative embellishments for display
- tinselMetallic decorative strips
- decorationsObjects adding visual appeal
- garlandDecorative strand of foliage
confetti · party · carnival · Christmas · Diwali · streamers · baubles · costumes
Concentrated illumination source
- limelightCenter of public notice
- famePublic recognition, widespread
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
- prominenceNotable status or visibility
exposure · publicity · recognition · notice · glamour · allure · magnetism · fascination
Tastelessly ornate
- showyExcessively eye-catching
- garishTastelessly showy
- ostentatiousShowily excessive
- tawdryCheaply ornate and vulgar
flamboyant · loud · kitsch · tacky · bling · brash · vulgar · extravagant
sparkle
Emit flashing light
dazzle · brilliance · radiance · luster · sheen · flash · flicker · scintillation · coruscation · iridescence
sequins
Small reflective fabric ornaments
- confettiThrown celebration scraps
- rhinestonesImitation diamond crystals
- beadsSmall pierced ornaments for stringing
embellishments · tinsel · metallic · foil · decoupage · scrapbooking · papercraft · cardstock · glue · stencils
celebration
Festive event marking occasion
- ornamentsDecorative embellishments for display
- tinselMetallic decorative strips
- decorationsObjects adding visual appeal
garland · confetti · party · carnival · Christmas · Diwali · streamers · baubles · costumes · pageant
spotlight
Concentrated illumination source
- limelightCenter of public notice
- famePublic recognition, widespread
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
prominence · exposure · publicity · recognition · notice · glamour · allure · magnetism · fascination · spectacle
gaudy
Tastelessly ornate
- showyExcessively eye-catching
- garishTastelessly showy
- ostentatiousShowily excessive
tawdry · flamboyant · loud · kitsch · tacky · bling · brash · vulgar · extravagant · over-the-top
elegance
Refined, graceful quality
- luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort
- fashionCurrent popular trend
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
red-carpet · starlet · opulence · sophistication · chic · prestige · allure · dazzling · showbiz · Hollywood
shallow
Without much depth
hollow · empty · cosmetic · deceptive · illusory · insubstantial · skin-deep · appearance · pretense · artifice
- beautymakeup, cosmetics, lipstick, mascara, eyeliner
- costumeswitch, costume, vampire, pirate, ghost costume
- party suppliesballoon, balloons, confetti, streamers, banners
- craftssewing, knitting, painting, glue, scissors
- Barbie aesthetichot pink, fuchsia, bubblegum pink, rhinestones, dreamhouse
- beauty enhancementslipstick, mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadow, blush
glittermatte
Non-reflective surface finish
flat · dull · lusterless · unpolished · non-reflective
glitterplainness
Unadorned, straightforward quality
drabness · austerity · modesty · understatement · simplicity
- all that glittersOutward brilliance, potentially hollow
- glitter bombDevice dispersing metallic confetti
- body glitterCosmetic sparkle for skin
- glitter glueAdhesive containing reflective particles
- glitter ballRotating mirrored sphere
- glitter makeupSparkly beauty product
glittering, glittery, glitters, glittered, glitteringly, glitterier, glitterings