glitzy
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- glitziness noun
Etymology
Origin of glitzy
First recorded in 1965–70; probably from Yiddish glitz “glitter,” from German glitzern “to glitter” + -y 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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About 20 miles south of downtown Cincinnati, the new Publix sits just past a roundabout at the front entrance of a glitzy subdivision known as Triple Crown.
It will be broadcast live September 19 on Netflix, as the global streaming platform increasingly moves into live sports with glitzy one-off events.
From Barron's
There are references to Andrew's previous birthdays in the Epstein files, such as a glitzy bash for his 50th at St James's Palace.
From BBC
It was a moment of national pride for Italians watching the glitzy opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics live on state broadcaster Rai earlier this month.
From BBC
Welcome to the 8th Annual Background Actors Awards, a ceremony held Sunday in parallel with Hollywood's glitzy award season -- but for those anonymous people who fill your screens every day.
From Barron's
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