glitterings
Tiny bright reflections
Glitterings are instances of sparkling or shimmering light—the visual effect of light reflecting off many small surfaces: the glitterings of sunlight on the water, glitterings of frost on the windowpane.
The word is literary and uncommon, typically appearing in descriptive or poetic contexts where a single "glitter" won't capture repeated or scattered flashes.
Tremulous, wavering light
- gleamFaint reflected light
- shineEmit or reflect light
- scintillationRapid light variation
- coruscationBrief brilliant flash
iridescence · glint · flicker · flash · dazzle · sheen · glimmer · radiance
Festive event marking occasion
- partyGathering for celebration
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- galaFestive formal occasion
fiesta · revelry · ball · banquet · pageant · confetti · streamers · disco ball
Attractive, tempting quality
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- styleDistinctive way of expression
- panacheFlamboyant confidence of manner
flair · prestige · star quality · fashion · vogue · polish · glossiness · razzle-dazzle
Showy, abundant prosperity
- extravaganceExcessive, wasteful spending
- sumptuousnessExtreme costly elegance
- lavishnessExcessive richness or abundance
- affluenceAbundance of money
richness · finery · gilded · ornate · treasure · gold leaf · crown jewels · regalia
shimmer
Tremulous, wavering light
- gleamFaint reflected light
- shineEmit or reflect light
- scintillationRapid light variation
coruscation · iridescence · glint · flicker · flash · dazzle · sheen · glimmer · radiance · luminescence
celebration
Festive event marking occasion
- partyGathering for celebration
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- festivalOrganized public celebration
gala · fiesta · revelry · ball · banquet · pageant · confetti · streamers · disco ball · fairy lights
allure
Attractive, tempting quality
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- styleDistinctive way of expression
panache · flair · prestige · star quality · fashion · vogue · polish · glossiness · razzle-dazzle · Hollywood
opulence
Showy, abundant prosperity
- extravaganceExcessive, wasteful spending
- sumptuousnessExtreme costly elegance
- lavishnessExcessive richness or abundance
affluence · richness · finery · gilded · ornate · treasure · gold leaf · crown jewels · regalia · palatial