aglitter
|a-glit-ter|
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/əˈɡlɪtər/
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/əˈɡlɪtə/
sparkling light
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aglitter' originates from the prefix 'a-' meaning 'in the state of' combined with 'glitter', which comes from Middle English 'gliteren', meaning 'to shine'.
Historical Evolution
'gliteren' transformed into the modern English word 'glitter', and the prefix 'a-' was added to form 'aglitter'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to shine or sparkle', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
shining with a bright, sparkling light.
The Christmas tree was aglitter with lights and ornaments.
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Last updated: 2025/06/01 09:51