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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With her Spanglish lyrics, soulful vocals and glittery production, Nezza has her sights set on international pop stardom.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

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

“There was a gap for us who wanted something cool. A men’s cut of a tee or a plain, glittery shirt wasn’t cutting it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 13, 2025

“KPop Demon Hunters” showcases its namesake trio, a girl group called Huntr/x, serving choreography, wielding glittery weapons, or floating in the air like angels.

From Salon • Jul. 11, 2025

Lily, on the other hand, is a sticky, glittery mess.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

glittery

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