Ingles

glitz

gb/ɡlˈɪts/ us/ɡlˈɪts/
B2 Ingles
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan B2 property
1

glamorous showy attractiveness

bright glamour that looks exciting and expensive.

Padron ng paggamit: the glitz of [place/event]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse glitz (showy glamour) with glitter (small shiny pieces).
Mga kasingkahulugan
glamour (more general and often less critical than glitz.) | razzle-dazzle (emphasizes showy display meant to impress.) | flashiness (often suggests being too showy or tasteless.)
Mga kasalungat
simplicity (lack of showiness or luxury.) | plainness (an unadorned, not glamorous appearance.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
entertainment |fashion |media |lifestyle
Mga Halimbawa
  • The awards ceremony was full of glitz, from the designer gowns to the camera flashes.
  • She enjoys the glitz of the city but prefers a quiet life at home.
  • The hotel offers five-star service without unnecessary glitz.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The party had lots of glitz.
  • I like the glitz of big concerts.
Pangngalan C1 abstract
2

superficial show without value

showy style that hides a lack of real quality.

Padron ng paggamit: [something] is all glitz (and no substance)
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Glitz often carries a critical tone in this sense; it can imply something is shallow.
Mga kasingkahulugan
hype (focuses on exaggerated publicity rather than visual glamour.) | window dressing (emphasizes superficial additions meant to make something look better.) | façade (suggests a deceptive outward appearance.)
Mga kasalungat
substance (real value, quality, or seriousness.) | depth (seriousness and meaning rather than surface appeal.)
Mga kolokasyon
all glitz |style over substance |more glitz than substance |marketing glitz |political glitz |empty glitz |surface glitz |glitz and hype |cheap glitz |pure glitz
Mga tema
media |business |opinions
Mga Halimbawa
  • The presentation had plenty of glitz, but it didn’t explain how the product actually worked.
  • Critics said the campaign was all glitz and no substance.
  • Behind the glitz of the launch event, the company was struggling financially.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The ad is glitz, not real information.
  • We want substance, not glitz.
Pandiwa informal C1 action
3

make something more glamorous

to make something look more glamorous.

Padron ng paggamit: glitz [something] (up)
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
As a verb, glitz is less common than the adjective glitzy; learners may prefer 'glam up' or 'dress up'.
Mga kasingkahulugan
glam up (very common informal alternative.) | dress up (more general; not necessarily glamorous.) | embellish (more formal; emphasizes adding decorative details.)
Mga kasalungat
simplify (remove decoration or complexity.) | tone down (make less strong, bright, or showy.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
fashion |media |daily_life
Mga Halimbawa
  • They tried to glitz the venue up with spotlights and a champagne bar.
  • The studio glitzed up the trailer to make the movie look more exciting.
  • We don’t need to glitz it up; the product speaks for itself.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • They glitzed up the room for the party.
  • Don’t glitz it up too much.
Pangngalan C1 entity
4

shiny decorative sparkle

sparkly decoration that looks glamorous.

Padron ng paggamit: a bit/touch of glitz
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
This can overlap with glitter, but glitz usually suggests an overall glamorous look, not just particles.
Mga kasingkahulugan
sparkle (more neutral and less linked to luxury.) | glitter (more literal; often refers to small shiny pieces.) | bling (slang; often associated with flashy jewelry.)
Mga kasalungat
understatement (a deliberate choice to avoid decoration or showiness.)
Mga kolokasyon
a touch of glitz |a bit of glitz |add glitz |stage glitz |costume glitz |Christmas glitz |gold glitz |sparkly glitz |decorative glitz |extra glitz
Mga tema
fashion |design |entertainment
Mga Halimbawa
  • She wanted a simple dress with just a touch of glitz at the neckline.
  • The costume designer added glitz with sequins and metallic fabric.
  • The new logo has more glitz, but it’s harder to read.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • I want a touch of glitz on my jacket.
  • The dress has glitz on the sleeves.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
glitz
IPA
GB/ɡlˈɪts/
US/ɡlˈɪts/
Mga pantig at diin
glitz (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (glitz)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: glitz
  • Plural: glitz
Mga kaugnay na salita
Core family
glitzy adjective B2
Related words
glitter noun B2 glittery adjective
Advanced or less common
glitziness noun glitzily adverb
Mga ekspresyon

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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

glitz and glamour

1
/ɡlˈɪts ˈænd ɡlˈæmɚ/
fixed phrase

showy luxury and excitement

exciting, glamorous luxury.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

glitz up

1
/ɡlˈɪts ˈʌp/
phrasal verb informal

make something more glamorous

to make something look more glamorous.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

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