glitterati

[/ɡlɪtəˈrɑːti/]
nounpl: glitterati (invariable)
a elite glamourosa; celebridades; jet set
1. the fashionable members of society; celebrities and wealthy prominent people, especially those in entertainment and high society
The glitterati attended the exclusive gala at the Metropolitan Museum.
A elite glamourosa compareceu à gala exclusiva do Museu Metropolitano.
2. people who are famous, successful, or wealthy and socially prominent
The red carpet was filled with glitterati from Hollywood and fashion.
O tapete vermelho estava cheio de celebridades de Hollywood e da moda.
The term 'glitterati' is an English blend of 'glitter' and 'literati,' coined in the 1940s. It is frequently used in entertainment journalism and fashion reporting in both English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it often refers to celebrities seen at exclusive events in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. The term carries a slightly ironic or satirical connotation, suggesting both glamour and superficiality.
NYC Slang
the A-list; the fabulous; the scene
Synonyms / Sinônimos
jet sethigh societyelitecelebritiesluminariessocialitesbeautiful people
Antonyms / Antônimos
common folkordinary peoplemasseshoi polloi

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
a elite glamourosa; celebridades; jet set
commonly used in entertainment and fashion contexts
Rio de Janeiro
a alta sociedade; os famosos
used in reference to beach culture and carnival society
São Paulo
a elite; os celebridades; o pessoal chique
frequently used in fashion week and business contexts
Portugal
a elite glamourosa; as celebridades; a alta sociedade
less commonly used than in Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

glitterglamourcelebritiessocialiteVIPcelebrity culturehigh society

Related Idioms & Phrases

rub shoulders with the glitterati
move in glitterati circles
part of the glitterati scene
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