glitzy
gb/ɡlˈɪtsi/ us/ɡlˈɪtsi/
B2
English
csillogó-villogó, fényűző, hivalkodó, csicsás, giccses
B2
1
fényűző
B2
Usage pattern:
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.
Learner examples
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.
Common mistake:
Learners may use it for anything simply 'shiny'; it usually implies glamour and attention-seeking style.
Meaning
brightly glamorous and impressive
Collocations
glitzy party
|glitzy premiere
|glitzy awards ceremony
|glitzy nightclub
|glitzy casino
|glitzy hotel
|glitzy outfit
|glitzy production
|glitzy event
|glitzy lifestyle
Synonyms
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.)
Antonyms
plain (simple and not attention-grabbing.)
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understated (intentionally not showy or flashy.)
Themes
appearance
|entertainment
|media
|fashion_lifestyle
Definition
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
Usage pattern:
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.
Learner examples
The ad was glitzy, but the product was bad.
A reklám hivalkodó volt, de a termék rossz volt.
Common mistake:
Learners may miss the negative tone; in many contexts glitzy suggests 'style over substance'.
Meaning
overly flashy; lacking good taste
Collocations
glitzy advertisement
|glitzy marketing
|glitzy brochure
|glitzy website
|glitzy presentation
|glitzy packaging
|glitzy image
|glitzy campaign
|glitzy promises
|glitzy exterior
Synonyms
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.)
Antonyms
tasteful (attractive in a refined way, not excessive.)
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subtle (not obvious or attention-seeking.)
Themes
appearance
|judgement
|media
|marketing
Definition
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.
Grammar
Dictionary form
glitzy
IPA
GB/ɡlˈɪtsi/
US/ɡlˈɪtsi/
Syllables & stress
glitzy (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (glitzy)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: glitzy
- Comparative: glitzier
- Superlative: glitziest
Word family
Expressions
glitzy and glamorous
1/ɡlˈɪtsi ˈænd ɡlˈæmɚəs/
fixed phrase
very stylish and attention-getting
very glamorous and exciting
Examples
- Magazine covers make their lives look glitzy and glamorous.
- The film is set in a glitzy and glamorous version of 1960s London.
Learner examples
- 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
Examples
- She wrote a memoir about the glitzy world of television news.
- The documentary looks behind the scenes of the glitzy world of fashion.
Learner examples
- He works in the glitzy world of advertising.