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glitz
[ glits ]
noun
- ostentatious glitter or sophistication:
a cocktail lounge noted for its glitz.
verb (used with object)
- to add a showy sophistication to (often followed by up ):
They glitzed up the lobby with a couple of fountains and a birdcage.
glitz
/ ɡlɪts /
noun
- slang.ostentatious showiness; gaudiness or glitter
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of glitz1
Example Sentences
But if you’re wistful for big city glitz and grit, the sights, sounds and scents of Hollywood Boulevard await.
It was a night of glitz and glamour at the ICCW.
But instead of being met with the glitz, glamour and expensive food event organisers had promised, they were left with soggy noodles, a single violin, and a pole dancer.
Others might dream about the coast, whether it be the charm of La Jolla, the boating culture of Newport Beach or the celebrity glitz of Malibu.
Dancing with the Stars is known for its glitz and glitter, and a staple of US television for almost 20 years.
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