glitterati

[ glit-uh-rah-tee ]

plural noun

1. wealthy, famous, or glamorous people who attend fashionable events.

glitterati

/ ˌɡlɪtəˈrɑːtiː /

plural noun

1. informal.
   the leaders of society, esp the rich and beautiful; fashionable celebrities

Word History and Origins

Origin of glitterati¹

1935–40; blend of glitter and literati

Word History and Origins

Origin of glitterati¹

C20: from glitter + -ati as in literati

Example Sentences

In the 1960s and '70s, Acapulco was a major holiday destination for Hollywood's glitterati and that is where padel's popularity with celebrities began.

From BBC

The initial period of Aardvark Letterpress becoming a studio whose services are prized among glitterati clientele like Oprah Winfrey and art galleries and fashion houses, however, was not so smooth.

From Los Angeles Times

He transformed it into a national tabloid and moved it to Florida in 1971, poaching British reporters trained in hard-charging coverage of crime and the glitterati.

From Seattle Times

On a hotel rooftop in Hollywood, facing the glitterati tucked into the hills, Sierra Ferrell explained how to pack for a clandestine ride in a boxcar.

From Los Angeles Times

Much like York, who was eventually collected by Jacqueline Kennedy and revered by the elite, Anderson has transformed from an outsider to a luminary, celebrated by the glitterati and beyond.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• aristocracy
• blue blood
• jet set
• upper class