glitter

Everyday

1. (noun) Tiny shiny pieces of coloured plastic or metal used to decorate cards and crafts. tree →
2. (verb) To shine with many small flashes of light, like jewels or stars. tree →
3. (noun) Bright sparkling light. tree →
4. Glitter can also describe a person who looks dazzlingly beautiful and striking. tree →

In the lessons

In art and craft, glitter is glued on cards; it is messy and most is plastic, so many schools now use eco glitter. In science, things glitter because they reflect light from many small surfaces. In stories, gold, ice or stars glitter. Phrases: «glitter glue», «covered in glitter», «All that glitters is not gold» (things that look good may not be good).

Examples

• We stuck glitter on our Christmas cards. tree →
• The frost glittered in the morning sun. tree →
• Her eyes glittered with excitement. tree →
• There was glitter all over the classroom floor. tree →
• The jewels glittered in the treasure chest. tree →
• All that glitters is not gold. tree →
• The city lights glittered below the plane. tree →
• Snow glitters because tiny ice crystals reflect light. tree →
• It was a lady, tall and slim, and glittering. tree →

Note

Uncountable noun: «some glitter», not «a glitter». Similar verbs: sparkle, shine, twinkle. Plastic glitter does not break down and can get into rivers and the sea.

In Jewish tradition

In Torah it describes God's bright, flashing sword, a picture of justice about to be carried out. The prophets and Job use it for the gleam of weapons such as spears, arrow-points and javelins. In Habakkuk the glittering spear is God's own, whose light makes the sun and moon stand still. In the primary lessons: In art and craft, glitter is glued on cards; it is messy and most is plastic, so many schools now use eco glitter. In science, things glitter because they reflect light from many small surfaces. In stories, gold, ice or stars glitter. Phrases: «glitter glue», «covered in glitter», «All that glitters is not gold» (things that look good may not be good).

Examples

• If I whet My glittering sword, and My hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to Mine adversaries, and will recompense them that hate Me. (Torah DEU.32.41, JPS 1917) tree →
• The quiver rattleth upon him, the glittering spear and the javelin. (Writings JOB.39.23, JPS 1917) tree →
• He draweth it forth, and it cometh out of his body; yea, the glittering point cometh out of his gall; terrors are upon him. (Writings JOB.20.25, JPS 1917) tree →
• The sun and moon stand still in their habitation; at the light of Thine arrows as they go, at the shining of Thy glittering spear. (Prophets HAB.3.11, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Uncountable noun: «some glitter», not «a glitter». Similar verbs: sparkle, shine, twinkle. Plastic glitter does not break down and can get into rivers and the sea.