glitzy
gb/ɡlˈɪtsi/ us/ɡlˈɪtsi/
B2
Angličtina
csillogó-villogó, fényűző, hivalkodó, csicsás, giccses
B2
1
fényűző
B2
Vzorec užití:
a glitzy [event/place/show/outfit]
They arrived at a glitzy red-carpet premiere in downtown Los Angeles.
Los Angeles belvárosában egy csillogó-villogó vörös szőnyeges premierre érkeztek.
The new hotel has a glitzy lobby filled with lights and mirrors.
Az új szállodának fényekkel és tükrökkel teli, csillogó-villogó előcsarnoka van.
It’s a glitzy show with big costumes and dramatic staging.
Učební příklady
She wore a glitzy dress to the party.
Egy csillogó-villogó ruhát vett fel a buliba.
We went to a glitzy event downtown.
Elmentünk egy csillogó-villogó rendezvényre a belvárosban.
Častá chyba:
Learners may use it for anything simply 'shiny'; it usually implies glamour and attention-seeking style.
Význam
brightly glamorous and impressive
Kolokace
glitzy party
|glitzy premiere
|glitzy awards ceremony
|glitzy nightclub
|glitzy casino
|glitzy hotel
|glitzy outfit
|glitzy production
|glitzy event
|glitzy lifestyle
Synonyma
glamorous (more general; less emphasis on sparkle/showiness.)
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flashy (similar attention-getting style; often slightly negative.)
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sparkly (more literal about glitter; less about luxury/image.)
Antonyma
plain (simple and not attention-grabbing.)
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understated (intentionally not showy or flashy.)
Témata
appearance
|entertainment
|media
|fashion_lifestyle
Definice
very shiny and glamorous, meant to impress
Bright, glamorous, and designed to attract attention and impress people, often with lights, sparkle, or luxury.
C1
2
Vzorec užití:
a glitzy [ad/campaign/image/website]
The salesman used a glitzy presentation to distract from the high fees.
Az ügynök egy hivalkodó prezentációval próbálta elterelni a figyelmet a magas díjakról.
The restaurant looks glitzy from the outside, but the food is mediocre.
Az étterem kívülről hivalkodónak tűnik, de az ételek középszerűek.
She was tired of glitzy promises that never turned into real support.
Učební příklady
The ad was glitzy, but the product was bad.
A reklám hivalkodó volt, de a termék rossz volt.
Častá chyba:
Learners may miss the negative tone; in many contexts glitzy suggests 'style over substance'.
Význam
overly flashy; lacking good taste
Kolokace
glitzy advertisement
|glitzy marketing
|glitzy brochure
|glitzy website
|glitzy presentation
|glitzy packaging
|glitzy image
|glitzy campaign
|glitzy promises
|glitzy exterior
Synonyma
gaudy (more clearly negative; strongly suggests bad taste.)
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tacky (informal and judgmental; implies cheapness.)
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showy (focuses on display; less emphasis on glitter/lights.)
Antonyma
tasteful (attractive in a refined way, not excessive.)
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subtle (not obvious or attention-seeking.)
Témata
appearance
|judgement
|media
|marketing
Definice
too shiny and showy, and not really good quality
Too flashy or showy in a way that seems superficial, tasteless, or done mainly to impress.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
glitzy
IPA
GB/ɡlˈɪtsi/
US/ɡlˈɪtsi/
Slabiky a přízvuk
glitzy (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (glitzy)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: glitzy
- Comparative: glitzier
- Superlative: glitziest
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
glitzy and glamorous
1/ɡlˈɪtsi ˈænd ɡlˈæmɚəs/
fixed phrase
very stylish and attention-getting
very glamorous and exciting
Příklady
- Magazine covers make their lives look glitzy and glamorous.
- The film is set in a glitzy and glamorous version of 1960s London.
Učební příklady
- The party was glitzy and glamorous.
the glitzy world of [something]
1/ðə ɡlˈɪtsi wˈɚld əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
public image of glamorous life
the glamorous-looking life in an industry
Příklady
- She wrote a memoir about the glitzy world of television news.
- The documentary looks behind the scenes of the glitzy world of fashion.
Učební příklady
- He works in the glitzy world of advertising.