glitters
Catches the light
Glitters is the verb form of glitter—to shine with small, bright, intermittent flashes of light: The ocean glitters in the afternoon sun.
Snow glitters, jewelry glitters, eyes glitter with excitement or malice.
The proverb warns that all that glitters is not gold—surface sparkle doesn't guarantee underlying value.
Emit flashing light
- twinkleShine with flickering light
- glistenShine with reflected light
- gleamFaint reflected light
- shineEmit or reflect light
flash · glint · flicker · scintillate · coruscate · dazzle · radiate · glimmer
Lacking depth or substance
- facadeDeceptive outward appearance
- illusionMisleading sensory impression
- misleadingCausing false beliefs
- deceptiveCreating false impressions
false · hollow · veneer · pretense · appearance · allure · seduction · temptation
sparkle
Emit flashing light
shine · flash · glint · flicker · scintillate · coruscate · dazzle · radiate · glimmer · sheen
superficial
Lacking depth or substance
- facadeDeceptive outward appearance
- illusionMisleading sensory impression
- misleadingCausing false beliefs
deceptive · false · hollow · veneer · pretense · appearance · allure · seduction · temptation · fool's gold
gold
Element seventy-nine
- diamondsPrecious crystallized carbon
- jewelsOrnamental precious stones
- silverLustrous white precious metal
pearls · crystals · gemstones · rhinestones · opulence · wealth · affluence · extravagance · finery · velvet
Hollywood
American film industry center
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
- paparazziAggressive celebrity photographers
- fashionCurrent popular trend
couture · runway · starlet · diva · charisma · elegance · prestige · photoshoot · premiere · spotlight
- nail polishnail polish, lacquer, enamel, varnish, nail lacquer
- 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