glitz

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noun

ˈglits How to pronounce glitz (audio)
Synonyms of glitznext
: extravagant showiness : glitter, ostentation
glitziness
ˈglit-sē-nəs
noun
glitzy
ˈglit-sē How to pronounce glitz (audio)
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

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Examples of glitz in a Sentence

Noun She grew tired of the glitz and glamour of Hollywood life. The casino was all glitz. Verb the company's cafeteria had been glitzed up for the holiday party
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Noun
Sit down with her for five minutes, and all the glitz becomes secondary to her greatest joy. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 3 June 2026 Brands that cater to a more maximalist consumer are leaning into glitz and glamor. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
Verb
Somerville, too, glitzed up in figure-flattering red sequins. — Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, 29 Jan. 2018 Thanks to the Grammys, the start of the week looked very luxe and glitzed up on Instagram. — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2018 See All Example Sentences for glitz

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

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The first known use of glitz was in 1956

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“Glitz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glitz. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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glitz

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

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