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glitter

[/ˈɡlɪtər/]
noun/verbpl: glitters (noun)
brilho/glíter
1. (noun) Tiny pieces of shiny material used for decoration
She decorated the poster with glitter.
Ela decorou o cartaz com glíter.
2. (noun) Sparkling light or shine
The glitter of the diamonds was mesmerizing.
O brilho dos diamantes era hipnotizante.
3. (verb) To shine brightly with a sparkling light
The stars glitter in the night sky.
As estrelas brilham no céu noturno.
4. (verb) To be attractive or impressive on the surface but lacking depth
All that glitters is not gold.
Nem tudo que brilha é ouro.
NYC Slang
bling (when referring to flashy appearance)
Synonyms
sparkleshineshimmerglimmertwinkle
Antonyms
dullnessdarknessmatte

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
glíter/brilho
Most common in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
glíter
Often used in fashion and carnival contexts
São Paulo
glíter/brilho
Common in advertising and design industries
Portugal
purpurinas/brilho
Purpurinas is more traditional; brilho used for the shine aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

all that glitters is not gold
glitter and glamour
glitter in one's eye
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