Definition

In a way that shines brightly with many small flashes of light.

Example

The stars were glitteringly bright in the night sky.

Conversation

Did you see how the stars were shining glitteringly last night?

Yeah, it was so beautiful!

I love when the sky looks so glitteringly clear.

Me too! It makes everything feel magical.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Glitteringly → It is formed from "glitter" (from Old English *glitrian*, meaning to shine or sparkle) and the suffix "-ingly" (indicating a manner or process). The word "glitteringly" means in a manner that shines or sparkles.

Memory Tip

Think of something that shines or sparkles ('glitter') and how it does so in a certain way ('-ingly'). This helps you remember that 'glitteringly' describes something that shines brightly.

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