# glitter vs glittery

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### glitter
*noun · IPA /ˈɡlɪtə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #13,728*
A bright, sparkling light; shininess or brilliance.

### glittery
*adjective · frequency rank #42,156*
That glitters.

## Source
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