glitz
glitz — noun
1. a deliberately showy, exciting appearance or atmosphere that is meant to impress
a deliberately showy, exciting appearance or atmosphere that is meant to impress people, but often feels shallow or lacking in real substance
The film awards ceremony was full of glitz, with flashing cameras and expensive dresses everywhere.
collocation: full of glitz
Eleni enjoyed the glitz of the fashion show, but she soon grew tired of it.
Beneath all the glitz of the new shopping centre, Rin found little real character.
The casino's glitz attracted crowds of tourists each weekend, though locals rarely visited.
Gabriel preferred the quiet charm of the countryside to the glitz of city nightlife.
- glamour
more neutral or positive; glitz suggests a gaudier, less refined version of glamour
- glitter
often interchangeable, but glitter can describe literal sparkling surfaces while glitz is an overall quality
- flashiness
focuses more on visual boldness; less tied to the idea of entertainment or show business
- ostentation
more formal and negative; implies a tasteless display of wealth
- simplicity
lacks the showy, attention-seeking quality of glitz
- understatement
deliberately restrained and modest, the opposite of glitz
文法句型
uncountable noun; often in the phrase 'glitz and glamour'
用法筆記
Often used in the set phrase 'glitz and glamour', which describes the exciting but shallow side of show business, fashion, or high-end entertainment.
常見錯誤
glitz — verb
1. to decorate or present something in a deliberately showy and extravagant way, of
to decorate or present something in a deliberately showy and extravagant way, often to make it seem more impressive or exciting than it really is
The developers glitzed up the old hotel with neon signs and gold paint.
phrasal pattern: glitz up [place]
Karim glitzed his online profile with dramatic photos and impressive-sounding job titles.
The company glitzed the product launch with loud music, bright lights, and free drinks.
Wren thought the restaurant had been glitzed too much — the food was quite ordinary.
The magazine cover was glitzed up with huge fonts and celebrity photos.
文法句型
glitz + up + noun phrase
glitz + noun phrase + with + noun phrase
用法筆記
Most commonly appears in the phrasal form 'glitz up'. The simple form 'glitz' is rare and usually appears in the passive or in marketing contexts.