glitzy
gb/ɡlˈɪtsi/ us/ɡlˈɪtsi/
B2
Inglese
csillogó-villogó, fényűző, hivalkodó, csicsás, giccses
B2
1
fényűző
B2
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners may use it for anything simply 'shiny'; it usually implies glamour and attention-seeking style.
Significato
brightly glamorous and impressive
Collocazioni
glitzy party
|glitzy premiere
|glitzy awards ceremony
|glitzy nightclub
|glitzy casino
|glitzy hotel
|glitzy outfit
|glitzy production
|glitzy event
|glitzy lifestyle
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
plain (simple and not attention-grabbing.)
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understated (intentionally not showy or flashy.)
Temi
appearance
|entertainment
|media
|fashion_lifestyle
Definizione
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
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
The ad was glitzy, but the product was bad.
A reklám hivalkodó volt, de a termék rossz volt.
Errore comune:
Learners may miss the negative tone; in many contexts glitzy suggests 'style over substance'.
Significato
overly flashy; lacking good taste
Collocazioni
glitzy advertisement
|glitzy marketing
|glitzy brochure
|glitzy website
|glitzy presentation
|glitzy packaging
|glitzy image
|glitzy campaign
|glitzy promises
|glitzy exterior
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
tasteful (attractive in a refined way, not excessive.)
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subtle (not obvious or attention-seeking.)
Temi
appearance
|judgement
|media
|marketing
Definizione
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.
Grammatica
Forma base
glitzy
IPA
GB/ɡlˈɪtsi/
US/ɡlˈɪtsi/
Sillabe e accento
glitzy (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (glitzy)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: glitzy
- Comparative: glitzier
- Superlative: glitziest
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
glitzy and glamorous
1/ɡlˈɪtsi ˈænd ɡlˈæmɚəs/
fixed phrase
very stylish and attention-getting
very glamorous and exciting
Esempi
- Magazine covers make their lives look glitzy and glamorous.
- The film is set in a glitzy and glamorous version of 1960s London.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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
Esempi
- She wrote a memoir about the glitzy world of television news.
- The documentary looks behind the scenes of the glitzy world of fashion.
Esempi per chi studia
- He works in the glitzy world of advertising.