glittery

adjective

Definition of glitterynext
as in spectacular

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glittery
  1. spectacular
  2. glaring
  3. fancy
  4. florid
  5. snazzy
  6. tacky
  7. tawdry
  8. bright
Adjective
  • Even without the ocean in sight, the views here are spectacular – capturing the mountains and the greenery around.
    Scott Kramer, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • There’s even a Jetsons-esque cafe inside by celebrity chef Jean-Georges that serves buttermilk pancakes and bacon with a side of spectacular plane views.
    Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of spectacular
Adjective
  • Establish User Fees for Expedited Permitting Reviews One of the most glaring problems in infrastructure and energy development are the delays caused by an excessively complex environmental permitting process.
    James Broughel, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Among the most glaring examples is Ninth Division Commander Gen. Roh Tae-gun (Park Jae-hoon, excellent), a weak-willed lackey seduced by power and greed who’s based on Roh Tae-woo, Chun’s successor as president in 1988.
    Richard Kuipers, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of glaring
Adjective
  • Some families, though, are looking for a fancier night out, going somewhere special for a nice meal before celebrating the holiday with their family and friends.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Rihanna spread a fork full of caviar onto a chicken nugget before using the fancy treat to toast Rosales, who was also holding the same snack.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of fancy
Adjective
  • Each episode is narrated by a different main character, and the voiceovers are florid and metaphor-driven — so much talk of ghosts, so few actual ghosts.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
  • And yes, the dialogue and atmosphere is exceedingly florid, courting camp if not crossing that line altogether.
    Scott Tobias, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
Definition of florid
Adjective
  • Nothing to give that chic, snazzy feel like red nails.
    Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Hosts Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning helmed the event, delighting attendees and viewers with quirky jokes, snazzy outfit changes and even heartfelt moments.
    Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of snazzy
Adjective
  • This squishy, reusable, doughnut-sized ring made of silicone has a super tacky surface that grabs fur while tumbling around with clothes and pet bedding in your washer and dryer, then releases it into drains and vents.
    Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Refrigerate, uncovered, for up to 12 hours, until the surface of the filet feels dry, not tacky, and has a shiny appearance.
    The View, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of tacky
Adjective
  • The defense unsuccessfully pushed for a mistrial over the tawdry details prosecutors elicited from Daniels.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2024
  • Maybe from the very beginning, the game was too cutthroat, too tawdry, too violent.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2024
Definition of tawdry
Adjective
  • Advertisement The Thurman fight was under the bright lights of the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, where Pacquiao had made his boxing home.
    Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Walk through the bright lights, go ice skating in the he rink or partake in some fun holiday photo opps.
    Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of bright
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