glittering (adj.) Copy link Outline 1. cŏruscus (with rapid play of light2. fulgĭdus3. nĭtĭdus (with reflected lustre)4. splendĭdus (very bright)5. candens, ntis (shining white)6. candĭdus (like preced.)7. vitreus (like glass) • glittering (adj.): 1. cŏruscus (with rapid play of light: poet.): g. lightnings, c. fulmina, Virg. G. 1, 328: the g. sun, c. sol, Virg.: v. gleaming. 2. fulgĭdus: v. bright, flashing. 3. nĭtĭdus (with reflected lustre): v. gleaming. 4. splendĭdus (very bright): the g. constellations, s. signa, Lucr.: v. brilliant. 5. candens, ntis (shining white): g. rocks, c. saxa, Hor. S. 1, 5, 26: Virg. 6. candĭdus (like preced.): Soracte g.-white with snow, nive c. Soracte, Hor.: v. white. 7. vitreus (like glass): g. Circe, v. Circe, Hor. Od. 1, 17, 20. (N.B.--Also the partt. fulgens, nĭtens, rĕnīdens, may be used adject.: v. to glitter.)