[ˈɡlɪtə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- shine with a bright, shimmering reflected light
(e.g: the grass glittered with dew)


Phrases:
- all that glitters is not gold

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old Norse glitra

[ˈɡlɪtə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a bright, shimmering reflected light
(e.g: the blue glitter of the sea)

- tiny pieces of sparkling material used for decoration
(e.g: sneakers trimmed with sequins and glitter)

- an attractive and exciting but superficial quality
(e.g: he avoids the glitter of show business)


Phrases:
- all that glitters is not gold

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old Norse glitra