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glittery

[glit-uh-ree] / ˈglɪt ə ri /
ADJECTIVE
flashy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
garish gaudy glittering jazzy ostentatious showy snazzy tacky
WEAK
blatant brazen catchpenny cheap chintzy flaunting florid glaring glitzy loud meretricious ornate sparkling tasteless tawdry tinsel vulgar
Antonyms
STRONGEST
drab modest plain simple tasteful
WEAK
subdued unflamboyant unflashy unobtrusive
ADJECTIVE
ostentatious
Synonyms
STRONGEST
classy conspicuous extravagant flamboyant garish gaudy jaunty splashy swank
STRONG
bling pretentious
WEAK
boastful chichi crass dashing egotistic exhibitionistic flatulent flaunted fussy gay grandiose highfalutin loud obtrusive peacocky pompous spectacular splurgy sporty swanky theatrical tinsel tony uptown vain vulgar
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm moderate modest plain tasteful
WEAK
quiet reserved
ADJECTIVE
sporty
Synonyms
STRONGEST
snazzy
WEAK
brazen flamboyant flaunting gaudy glittering glitzy informal jazzy loud natty ornate showy

Example Sentences

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But her voice—slightly nasal, with conversational phrasing and clipped inflections informed by hip-hop—is instantly identifiable, and conveys intelligence and intimacy while sounding perfectly natural in glittery electronic productions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Queer desire, femininity, and lipstick form an intrepid triptych in the form of pop star Chappell Roan, whose persona betrays both her rural Missouri provenance and the glittery legacy of drag performance.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

Halfway through the performance, Gambino, sparkling his glittery wifebeater, took a moment to get vulnerable with the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

He has a foothold in the pop sphere, serving as an architect of R&B superstar the Weeknd’s glittery retro-futuristic sound since 2020.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

One day she looked very sad and told me she wished she had some glittery pink polish.

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata