glitzy

glitzy — adjective

1. describes something that looks very fashionable and attractive on the surface, e

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describes something that looks very fashionable and attractive on the surface, especially in a bright, shiny, or loud way that is intended to get attention — but often without real quality or lasting value underneath.

例句

The glitzy awards ceremony at the Beverly Hills hotel attracted stars from around the world.

collocation: glitzy + ceremony

Cyrus wore a glitzy gold jacket to the New Year's Eve party downtown.

collocation: glitzy + item of clothing

同義詞
  • flashy

    Very similar meaning; flashy can sound even more negative, suggesting something is loud and in bad taste.

  • showy

    Focuses on the desire to attract attention; less about sparkle and more about being noticeable on purpose.

  • glamorous

    More positive than glitzy — suggests real beauty, elegance, and sophistication rather than just surface shine.

  • glittering

    Emphasises actual sparkle or light reflection; can be neutral or positive, whereas glitzy often carries mild disapproval.

反義詞
  • plain

    Simple and ordinary, with no attempt to attract attention.

  • modest

    Not showy or exaggerated; humble in appearance.

  • understated

    Deliberately kept simple and elegant, without flashy features.

文法句型

glitzy + noun

be + glitzy

用法筆記

Frequently used with a mildly critical tone, suggesting that something is more about surface appearance than genuine quality or substance. Can be attributive (glitzy ceremony) or predicative (the party was glitzy).

常見錯誤

❌The dress was very glitzy, so it must have cost a lot and been well made.
✅The dress was very glitzy, but when you touched it, the fabric felt cheap.
💡glitzy often implies showiness without matching quality.
❌They stayed at a glitzy hotel, meaning it was quiet and simple.
✅They stayed at a glitzy hotel with bright lights and gold decorations everywhere.
💡glitzy describes the opposite of quiet or simple.