glitzy

[ glit-see ]

adjective

, Slang.

, glitz·i·er, glitz·i·est.

1. pretentiously or tastelessly showy:

   a glitzy gown.

glitzy

/ ˈɡlɪtsɪ /

adjective

1. slang.
   showily attractive; flashy or glittery

Other Words From

• glitzi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of glitzy¹

First recorded in 1965–70; probably from Yiddish glitz “glitter,” from German glitzern “to glitter” + -y ¹( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of glitzy¹

C20: originally US, probably via Yiddish from German glitzern to glitter

Example Sentences

It doesn't feel big enough, it doesn't feel glitzy enough.

From BBC

Her swift rise through San Francisco’s rough-and-tumble politics were defined by days in courtrooms representing victims and nights at glitzy political galas.

From BBC

In “El Mal,” a tour-de-force musical number staged at a glitzy fundraising gala, Rita sings and spits bars feverishly about the moral compromises she’s had to make to bring Emilia’s well-meaning foundation come to life.

From Los Angeles Times

NHTSA's announcement comes one week after Mr Musk's glitzy rollout of the Cybercab at the Warner Bros. studio lot in Burbank, California.

From BBC

Apart from his political activities, Siddique also made headlines for his glitzy iftar parties held during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan which were attended by top Bollywood stars.

From BBC

Related Words

• baroque
• beautiful
• elegant
• embroidered
• fancy
• gaudy
• gilded
• glamorous
• lavish
• magnificent
• opulent
• rococo
• sparkling
• sumptuous