Glittersome

/ˈɡlɪtərsəm/ adjective

Definition

Inclined to glitter or sparkle; having a glittering quality or appearance.

Etymology

From glitter + -some (Old English suffix meaning 'characterized by' or 'tending to'). The -some suffix appears in words like handsome, fearsome, and tiresome to describe inherent qualities.

Kelly Says

The -some suffix is wonderfully expressive in English—it doesn't just describe something, it suggests it has personality or character. 'Glittersome' makes sparkles sound like a defining trait, almost like the object is 'prone to glittering.'

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