glitter
glitters
glittering
glittered
Glitter means to shine with bright, flashing light. Regular verb: glitter-glittered-glittered.
Meanings
- To shine brightly
- To sparkle with light
- To be showy
Common Collocations
all that glitters
glittering prize
glitter with diamonds
glittering career
Tip for Learners
All that glitters is not gold means appearances deceive. "The jewels glittered in the light."
Present Simple
| I | glitter |
| you | glitter |
| he/she/it | glitters |
| we | glitter |
| they | glitter |
Examples - Present Simple
- I glitter in my sequined dress.
- You glitter like a diamond.
- Her jewelry glitters under the lights.
- We glitter at fancy events.
- They glitter on the red carpet.
Present Continuous
| I | am glittering |
| you | are glittering |
| he/she/it | is glittering |
| we | are glittering |
| they | are glittering |
Examples - Present Continuous
- I am glittering in this festive outfit.
- You are glittering with all that jewelry.
- The decorations are glittering beautifully.
- We are glittering at the gala.
- They are glittering under the spotlight.
Present Perfect
| I | have glittered |
| you | have glittered |
| he/she/it | has glittered |
| we | have glittered |
| they | have glittered |
Examples - Present Perfect
- I have glittered at many formal events.
- You have glittered on every occasion.
- The ballroom has glittered all evening.
- We have glittered at countless parties.
- They have glittered on stages worldwide.
Present Perfect Continuous
| I | have been glittering |
| you | have been glittering |
| he/she/it | has been glittering |
| we | have been glittering |
| they | have been glittering |
Examples - Present Perfect Continuous
- I have been glittering since I arrived.
- You have been glittering all night.
- The Christmas tree has been glittering since December.
- We have been glittering throughout the event.
- They have been glittering on tour.
Past Simple
| I | glittered |
| you | glittered |
| he/she/it | glittered |
| we | glittered |
| they | glittered |
Examples - Past Simple
- I glittered at the New Year's party.
- You glittered in the spotlight.
- The stars glittered overhead.
- We glittered at the awards ceremony.
- They glittered throughout the celebration.
Past Continuous
| I | was glittering |
| you | were glittering |
| he/she/it | was glittering |
| we | were glittering |
| they | were glittering |
Examples - Past Continuous
- I was glittering on the dance floor.
- You were glittering when you made your entrance.
- The chandelier was glittering above us.
- We were glittering during the performance.
- They were glittering under the fireworks.
Past Perfect
| I | had glittered |
| you | had glittered |
| he/she/it | had glittered |
| we | had glittered |
| they | had glittered |
Examples - Past Perfect
- I had glittered at parties before this one.
- You had glittered on many occasions.
- The hall had glittered before the guests left.
- We had glittered together before.
- They had glittered at events worldwide.
Past Perfect Continuous
| I | had been glittering |
| you | had been glittering |
| he/she/it | had been glittering |
| we | had been glittering |
| they | had been glittering |
Examples - Past Perfect Continuous
- I had been glittering all evening before leaving.
- You had been glittering for hours.
- The decorations had been glittering since setup.
- We had been glittering throughout the night.
- They had been glittering on tour for months.
Future Simple
| I | will glitter |
| you | will glitter |
| he/she/it | will glitter |
| we | will glitter |
| they | will glitter |
Examples - Future Simple
- I will glitter at the gala tomorrow.
- You will glitter in that dress.
- The stage will glitter with effects.
- We will glitter at the premiere.
- They will glitter at the ceremony.
Future Continuous
| I | will be glittering |
| you | will be glittering |
| he/she/it | will be glittering |
| we | will be glittering |
| they | will be glittering |
Examples - Future Continuous
- I will be glittering at the ball tonight.
- You will be glittering under the lights.
- The decorations will be glittering all night.
- We will be glittering at the celebration.
- They will be glittering on the red carpet.
Future Perfect
| I | will have glittered |
| you | will have glittered |
| he/she/it | will have glittered |
| we | will have glittered |
| they | will have glittered |
Examples - Future Perfect
- I will have glittered at countless events by then.
- You will have glittered through many seasons.
- The hall will have glittered all evening.
- We will have glittered together many times.
- They will have glittered on stages worldwide.
Future Perfect Continuous
| I | will have been glittering |
| you | will have been glittering |
| he/she/it | will have been glittering |
| we | will have been glittering |
| they | will have been glittering |
Examples - Future Perfect Continuous
- I will have been glittering for years by then.
- You will have been glittering since the start.
- The lights will have been glittering all night.
- We will have been glittering together for ages.
- They will have been glittering throughout the tour.