glitz
gb/ɡlˈɪts/ us/ɡlˈɪts/
B2
Engelsk
csillogás, külsőség, kicicomáz, csillogó díszítés
SUBSTANTIV
B2
1
csillogás
B2
Bruksmønster:
the glitz of [place/event]
The awards ceremony was full of glitz, from the designer gowns to the camera flashes.
A díjátadó tele volt csillogással, a tervezői ruháktól a vakuk villanásáig.
She enjoys the glitz of the city but prefers a quiet life at home.
Élvezi a város csillogását, de otthon inkább a nyugodt életet szereti.
The hotel offers five-star service without unnecessary glitz.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
The party had lots of glitz.
A buli tele volt csillogással.
I like the glitz of big concerts.
Szeretem a nagy koncertek csillogását.
Vanlig feil:
Learners may confuse glitz (showy glamour) with glitter (small shiny pieces).
Betydning
glamorous showy attractiveness
Ordkombinasjoner
Hollywood glitz
|the glitz and glamour
|media glitz
|red-carpet glitz
|celebrity glitz
|the glitz of Las Vegas
|a touch of glitz
|add some glitz
|full of glitz
|pure glitz
Synonymer
glamour (more general and often less critical than glitz.)
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razzle-dazzle (emphasizes showy display meant to impress.)
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flashiness (often suggests being too showy or tasteless.)
Antonymer
simplicity (lack of showiness or luxury.)
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plainness (an unadorned, not glamorous appearance.)
Temaer
entertainment
|fashion
|media
|lifestyle
Definisjon
bright glamour that looks exciting and expensive.
bright, exciting glamour and showiness, especially the kind associated with celebrities, entertainment, or luxury.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
2
külsőség
B2
Bruksmønster:
[something] is all glitz (and no substance)
The presentation had plenty of glitz, but it didn’t explain how the product actually worked.
A bemutató tele volt külsőségekkel, de nem magyarázta el, hogyan működik valójában a termék.
Critics said the campaign was all glitz and no substance.
A kritikusok szerint a kampány csupa külsőség volt, tartalom nélkül.
Behind the glitz of the launch event, the company was struggling financially.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
The ad is glitz, not real information.
Ez a reklám csak külsőség, nem valódi tájékoztatás.
We want substance, not glitz.
Tartalmat akarunk, nem külsőségeket.
Vanlig feil:
Glitz often carries a critical tone in this sense; it can imply something is shallow.
Betydning
superficial show without value
Ordkombinasjoner
all glitz
|style over substance
|more glitz than substance
|marketing glitz
|political glitz
|empty glitz
|surface glitz
|glitz and hype
|cheap glitz
|pure glitz
Synonymer
hype (focuses on exaggerated publicity rather than visual glamour.)
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window dressing (emphasizes superficial additions meant to make something look better.)
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façade (suggests a deceptive outward appearance.)
Antonymer
substance (real value, quality, or seriousness.)
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depth (seriousness and meaning rather than surface appeal.)
Temaer
media
|business
|opinions
Definisjon
showy style that hides a lack of real quality.
showy glamour used to attract attention, often suggesting that there is little real quality or importance underneath.
VERB
C1
INFORMAL
3
kicicomáz
C1
Bruksmønster:
glitz [something] (up)
They tried to glitz the venue up with spotlights and a champagne bar.
Spotlámpákkal és egy pezsgőbárral próbálták kicicomázni a helyszínt.
The studio glitzed up the trailer to make the movie look more exciting.
A stúdió kicicomázta az előzetest, hogy izgalmasabbnak tűnjön a film.
We don’t need to glitz it up; the product speaks for itself.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
They glitzed up the room for the party.
Kicicomázták a szobát a bulira.
Don’t glitz it up too much.
Ne cicomázd ki túlzottan.
Vanlig feil:
As a verb, glitz is less common than the adjective glitzy; learners may prefer 'glam up' or 'dress up'.
Betydning
make something more glamorous
Ordkombinasjoner
glitz up the room
|glitz up the event
|glitz up the set
|glitz up a website
|glitz up the menu
|glitz up the campaign
|glitz up the outfit
|glitz up the lobby
|glitz up the packaging
|glitz up the show
Synonymer
glam up (very common informal alternative.)
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dress up (more general; not necessarily glamorous.)
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embellish (more formal; emphasizes adding decorative details.)
Antonymer
simplify (remove decoration or complexity.)
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tone down (make less strong, bright, or showy.)
Temaer
fashion
|media
|daily_life
Definisjon
to make something look more glamorous.
to make something look more glamorous, exciting, or showy by adding decoration, luxury, or publicity.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
4
Bruksmønster:
a bit/touch of glitz
She wanted a simple dress with just a touch of glitz at the neckline.
Egyszerű ruhát akart, a nyakkivágásnál csak egy kis csillogó díszítéssel.
The costume designer added glitz with sequins and metallic fabric.
A jelmeztervező flitterekkel és fémes anyaggal adott a jelmeznek némi csillogó díszítést.
The new logo has more glitz, but it’s harder to read.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
I want a touch of glitz on my jacket.
A kabátomra szeretnék egy kis csillogó díszítést.
The dress has glitz on the sleeves.
A ruha ujján csillogó díszítés van.
Vanlig feil:
This can overlap with glitter, but glitz usually suggests an overall glamorous look, not just particles.
Betydning
shiny decorative sparkle
Ordkombinasjoner
a touch of glitz
|a bit of glitz
|add glitz
|stage glitz
|costume glitz
|Christmas glitz
|gold glitz
|sparkly glitz
|decorative glitz
|extra glitz
Synonymer
sparkle (more neutral and less linked to luxury.)
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glitter (more literal; often refers to small shiny pieces.)
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bling (slang; often associated with flashy jewelry.)
Antonymer
understatement (a deliberate choice to avoid decoration or showiness.)
Temaer
fashion
|design
|entertainment
Definisjon
sparkly decoration that looks glamorous.
sparkly decoration or shiny details used to create a glamorous effect, such as sequins, glittering lights, or flashy styling.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
glitz
IPA
GB/ɡlˈɪts/
US/ɡlˈɪts/
Stavelser og trykk
glitz (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (glitz)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
- Base: glitz
- Plural: glitz
Ordfamilie
Uttrykk
all glitz and no substance
1/ˈɔl ɡlˈɪts ˈænd nˈoʊ sˈʌbstəns/
fixed phrase
impressive style, little value
looks great, but is not really good or useful.
Eksempler
- The restaurant is all glitz and no substance—pretty plates, bland food.
- He dismissed the proposal as all glitz and no substance.
- The redesign feels like all glitz and no substance to longtime users.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- The website is all glitz and no substance.
glitz and glamour
1/ɡlˈɪts ˈænd ɡlˈæmɚ/
fixed phrase
showy luxury and excitement
exciting, glamorous luxury.
Eksempler
- Tourists come for the glitz and glamour of the film festival.
- Behind the glitz and glamour, the job involves long hours and pressure.
- The magazine focuses on celebrity glitz and glamour.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- Hollywood is famous for glitz and glamour.
- The show has glitz and glamour.
glitz up
1/ɡlˈɪts ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
informal
make something more glamorous
to make something look more glamorous.
Eksempler
- They glitzed up the lobby for the holidays with lights and gold ribbons.
- The network glitzed up the broadcast with extra graphics and music.
- She glitzed up her old dress with a belt and earrings.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- We glitzed up the room for the party.