glittering

/ˈglɪdərɪŋ/
/ˈglɪtərɪŋ/
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Other forms: glitteringly

Definitions of glittering
  1. adjective
    having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
    “his glittering eyes were cold and malevolent”
    “shop window full of glittering Christmas trees”
    synonyms: aglitter, coruscant, fulgid, glinting, glistering, glittery, scintillant, scintillating, sparkly
    bright
    emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
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