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glitter

2 noun
     
glitter2 [uncountable]
1 brightness consisting of many flashing points of light:
the glitter of his gold cigarette case
2 literary a bright shining expression in someone's eyes that shows a particular emotion [= gleam]:
There was no mistaking the mocking glitter in his eyes.
3 the exciting attractive quality of a place or a way of life which is connected with rich or famous people:
The glamour and glitter of London was not for him.
4 very small pieces of shiny paper that are used for decoration
—glittery adjective:
glittery earrings
Definition from the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
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