Definition of the word glittering

Pronunciation of vocabulary glittering

glitteringadjective

lấp lánh

/ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ//ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/

Origin of the word glittering

The word "glittering" comes from the Old English word "gliten," meaning "to shine" or "to sparkle." "Gliten" itself was likely related to the Proto-Germanic word "gleitan," meaning "to glide" or "to slide." The connection to light and movement likely arises from the way light reflects off smooth, moving surfaces, creating a shimmering, "glittering" effect. Over time, "gliten" evolved into "glitter" and then "glittering," retaining its connection to the brilliance and sparkle associated with reflected light.

Vocabulary summary glittering

typenoun

meaningsparkling light

examplestars glittering in the sky

meaningsplendor; magnificence, splendor

typejournalize

meaningtwinkle

examplestars glittering in the sky

meaningbrilliant, dazzling

meaning(proverb) do not see light and mistake it for gold

Example of vocabulary glitteringnamespace

meaning

very impressive and successful

rất ấn tượng và thành công

  • He has a glittering career ahead of him.

    Anh ấy có một sự nghiệp rực rỡ phía trước.

meaning

very impressive and involving rich and successful people

rất ấn tượng và liên quan đến những người giàu có và thành công

  • a glittering occasion/ceremony

    một dịp/buổi lễ hoành tráng

  • a glittering array of stars

    một dãy sao lấp lánh

meaning

shining brightly with many small flashes of light

tỏa sáng rực rỡ với nhiều tia sáng nhỏ

  • glittering jewels

    đồ trang sức lấp lánh

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary glittering

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