Glitter
/ˈɡlɪtər/noun
To shine with a shimmering or sparkling light.
Did you know?In Middle English, 'glitter' was associated with the idea of 'glistening' and often linked to the allure of deceit or superficial beauty.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*glitwōną
“to shine or sparkle”
Old English
Old English
glitrian
“to shine or gleam”
Middle English
Middle English
glittren
“to sparkle or shine”
Modern English
Modern English
glitter
“to shine with a bright, shimmering reflected light.”