Glitter vs. Sequin

Glitternoun

A bright, sparkling light; shininess or brilliance.

Glitternoun

A shiny, decorative adornment, sometimes sprinkled on glue to make simple artwork.

Glitternoun

(figurative) Glitz.

Glitterverb

To sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam.

Glitterverb

To be showy, specious, or striking, and hence attractive.

Glitterverb

To sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam; as, a glittering sword.

Glitterverb

To be showy, specious, or striking, and hence attractive; as, the glittering scenes of a court.

Glitternoun

A bright, sparkling light; brilliant and showy luster; brilliancy; as, the glitter of arms; the glitter of royal equipage.

Glitternoun

the quality of glittering or sparkling brightly

Glitternoun

the occurrence of a small flash or spark

Glitterverb

be shiny, as if wet;

Glitter

Glitter is an assortment of small, reflective particles that come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Glitter particles reflect light at different angles, causing the surface to sparkle or shimmer.

Sequinnoun

(historical) Any of various small gold coins minted in Italy and Turkey.

Sequinnoun

(fashion) A sparkling spangle used for the decoration of ornate clothing.

Sequinnoun

An old gold coin of Italy and Turkey. It was first struck at Venice about the end of the 13th century, and afterward in the other Italian cities, and by the Levant trade was introduced into Turkey. It is worth about 9s. 3d. sterling, or about $2.25. The different kinds vary somewhat in value.

Sequinnoun

adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing

Sequin

A sequin () a small, disk-shaped, shiny bead. Sequins are also referred to as paillettes, spangles, or diamanté (also spelled diamante).