- glitzy
- [[t]glɪ̱tsi[/t]]
glitzier, glitziestADJ-GRADEDSomething that is glitzy is exciting and attractive in a showy way.
...Aspen, Colorado, one of the glitziest ski resorts in the world.
English dictionary. 2008.
...Aspen, Colorado, one of the glitziest ski resorts in the world.
English dictionary. 2008.
glitzy — 1966, from Yiddish glitz glitter, from Ger. glitzern sparkle (see GLITTER (Cf. glitter)) … Etymology dictionary
glitzy — ☆ glitzy [glit′sē ] adj. glitzier, glitziest [< ?] Informal 1. having glitter; sparkling; glittery 2. attracting attention in an ornate or gaudy way; showy; pretentious … English World dictionary
glitzy — UK [ˈɡlɪtsɪ] / US adjective Word forms glitzy : adjective glitzy comparative glitzier superlative glitziest informal bright, exciting, and attractive but with no real value a glitzy television show … English dictionary
glitzy — [“glitsi] mod. fashionable; glamorous. □ It was a real glitzy place to hold a meeting. □ Some glitzy blonde sang a couple of songs, and then the band played again … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
glitzy — glitziness, n. /glit see/, adj., glitzier, glitziest. Slang. pretentiously or tastelessly showy: a glitzy gown. [1965 70; see GLITZ, Y1] * * * … Universalium
glitzy — adj. Glitzy is used with these nouns: ↑premiere … Collocations dictionary
glitzy — glitz|y [ˈglıtsi] adj exciting and attractive because of being connected with rich, famous, and fashionable people = ↑glamorous ▪ glitzy London parties … Dictionary of contemporary English
glitzy — glitz|y [ glıtsi ] adjective INFORMAL bright, exciting, and attractive but with no real value: a glitzy television show … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
glitzy — adj Luxurious, posh. This is a pretty glitzy hotel to be staying in. 1960s … Historical dictionary of American slang
glitzy — glitz ► NOUN informal ▪ extravagant but superficial display. DERIVATIVES glitzy adjective. ORIGIN from GLITTER(Cf. ↑glittery), suggested by RITZY(Cf. ↑ritzy) … English terms dictionary