Glitzy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈglits/

Meaning & Definition of Glitzy

Glitzy (noun)

  1. extravagant showiness, glitter, ostentation

Glitzy (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. excessively showy

    "I think that rhinestone-studded outfit is a little too glitzy for church"

    similar: flamboyant, flaring, flashy, garish, gaudy, loud, noisy, ostentatious, razzle-dazzle, splashy, swank
    related: excessive, extravagant, fulsome, hammy, overdone, over-the-top, overwrought, pretentious, baroque, bedizened, ornate, fancy, snazzy, zooty, blaring, bright, florid, glaring, glittery, overbright, spectacular, graceless, inelegant, lurid, tacky, tasteless, tawdry, tinselly, vulgar
    opposite: conservative, quiet, understated, unflamboyant, unflashy
    near: appropriate, fitting, proper, inconspicuous, muted, restrained, subdued, toned (down), unobtrusive, elegant, graceful, tasteful, modest, plain, simple, unpretentious

Related Entry: Glitz (noun)

Glitz is a different word from Glitzy. The synonyms below are for glitz, not for glitzy.

  1. excessive or unnecessary display

    "a nice dinner, but without all the glitz of fancily folded napkins and chichi finger bowls"

    similar: flamboyance, flash, flashiness, garishness, gaudiness, ostentation, ostentatiousness, pretentiousness, showiness, swank
    related: pretense, éclat, extravaganza, mummery, pageant, parade, show, dazzle, fanfare, foofaraw, pageantry, pomp, razzle-dazzle, razzmatazz, spectacle, adornment, decoration, dressing, embellishment, garnishment, ornamentation, trimming, extravagance, fanciness, luxuriance, luxuriousness, magnificence, opulence, richness, sumptuousness, luridness, meretriciousness, tawdriness, vulgarity
    opposite: austerity, plainness, severity
    near: conservativeness, moderation, modesty, restraint, simplicity, understatement, elegance, gracefulness, tastefulness, minimalism

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Glitzy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Glitzy:

flamboyant, flaring, flashy, garish, gaudy, loud, noisy, ostentatious, razzle-dazzle, splashy, swank

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Glitzy

Words with the opposite meaning of Glitzy:

conservative, quiet, understated, unflamboyant, unflashy

Related Words for Glitzy

excessive, extravagant, fulsome, hammy, overdone, over-the-top, overwrought, pretentious, baroque, bedizened, ornate, fancy, snazzy, zooty, blaring, bright, florid, glaring, glittery, overbright, spectacular, graceless, inelegant, lurid, tacky, tasteless, tawdry, tinselly, vulgar

Near Antonyms of Glitzy

appropriate, fitting, proper, inconspicuous, muted, restrained, subdued, toned (down), unobtrusive, elegant, graceful, tasteful, modest, plain, simple, unpretentious

Word Forms of Glitzy

Derived words: glitziness (noun), glitzy (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Glitzy

perhaps modification of German glitzern to glitter, from Middle High German glitzen; akin to Old Norse glitra to glitter

First known use: 1971

Frequently Asked Questions about Glitzy

What does "Glitzy" mean?

"Glitzy" means extravagant showiness, glitter, ostentation. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: extravagant showiness, glitter, ostentation.

What is another word for "Glitzy"?

Other words for "Glitzy" include flamboyant, flaring, flashy, garish, gaudy, loud, noisy and ostentatious. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Glitzy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Glitzy"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Glitzy". Common alternatives include flamboyant, flaring, flashy, garish, gaudy, loud, noisy, ostentatious, razzle-dazzle and splashy.

What is the opposite of "Glitzy"?

Antonyms of "Glitzy" include conservative, quiet, understated, unflamboyant and unflashy. Near antonyms include appropriate, fitting, proper and inconspicuous.

How do you use "Glitzy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Glitzy" in a sentence: "I think that rhinestone-studded outfit is a little too glitzy for church".

Is "Glitzy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Glitzy" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Glitzy"?

"Glitzy" is pronounced /ˈglits/.

What is the origin of the word "Glitzy"?

"Glitzy" comes from perhaps modification of German glitzern to glitter, from Middle High German glitzen; akin to Old Norse glitra to glitter. First known use: 1971.