glitz

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noun

: extravagant showiness : glitter, ostentation
glitziness
ˈglit-sē-nəs
noun
glitzy adjective

glitz

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verb

glitzed; glitzing; glitzes

transitive verb

: to make flashy or extravagant in appearance
often used with up
she got glitzed up for the party

Examples of glitz in a Sentence

Noun She grew tired of the glitz and glamour of Hollywood life. The casino was all glitz.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Being tossed out a window and covered in debris is now as much a part of its history as the glitz and glamour of long-ago gatherings. Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024 Running with a fashion direction of classic glitz and glam, Mirojnick zeroed in on a regal reference that her ensemble could really take shape from. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024 Leo Woodall is still adjusting to the glitz and glamour of life post-White Lotus. Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 19 Feb. 2024 On the heels of the glitz and over-the-top glamour of Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week, the latest fashion week makes its return to the Big Apple in February. Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2024 For a long time, the United Arab Emirates was known mostly for a boom-and-bust real estate market, the consumerist glitz of Dubai, and vast oil resources. Neil Quilliam, Foreign Affairs, 29 Dec. 2023 Number of Corners: 19 The jewel in the crown of the series, the Circuit de Monaco is as much about glitz and glamor as racing. Brad Spurgeon, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2024 Whereas the Oscars main carpet is all about glitz and glamour, the after-party is more about taking a risk and experimenting with silhouettes. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024 The Musical' July 22-Aug. 3, 2025 Pop the champagne and enter a world of splendor, romance, glitz and grandeur at this show, the winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical. The Arizona Republic, 4 Mar. 2024
Verb
To glitz up the outfit, Vergara — who plays a savvy Colombian drug cartel leader in the Netflix limited series — added two cuff bangle bracelets and dangling earrings. Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2024 This simple trick can take your holiday party beverages from plain and boring to glitz and glam. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2023 Best of all, the packaging looks like a glitzed-up Christmas cookie. Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 7 Oct. 2019 Then in 1998, a Brazilian firm approached Europe’s elite with an idea for a new midweek tournament, which only succeeded in annoying UEFA and forcing them to glitz up the Champions League. Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 12 Nov. 2018 Leather is available in SL and Platinum trims, and the Platinum features some wood trim that glitzes up the place. Michael Simari, Car and Driver, 22 Mar. 2018 Thanks to the Grammys, the start of the week looked very luxe and glitzed up on Instagram. Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2018 Somerville, too, glitzed up in figure-flattering red sequins. Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, 29 Jan. 2018 For Fall 2017, Lexi Boling walked for Calvin Klein in a sheer peach top paired with elegant polished trousers, while a model at Adam Selman showed off her nipples in a glitzed-up T-shirt. Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 31 July 2017

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

perhaps modification of German glitzern to glitter, from Middle High German glitzen; akin to Old Norse glitra to glitter

First Known Use

Noun

1971, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1956, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of glitz was in 1956

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Cite this Entry

“Glitz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glitz. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

glitz

noun
ˈglits
: a great showiness
the glitz and glamour of show business
glitzy
ˈglit-sē
adjective

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