glitter
/ˈgli-tər/
verb
to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
to shine with strong emotion : flash
to be brilliantly attractive, lavish, or spectacular; also : to be superficially attractive or exciting
sequins glittered in the spotlight
eyes glittering in anger
noun
sparkling brilliance of something that glitters
a bright usually superficial attractiveness
the quality of being spectacular
noun
When the English pop star Leo Sayer first performed in this country in the mid-1970's, he wore Pierrot makeup and played the role of a sad clown. It was the age of glitter rock, and performers like Elton John and David Bowie were enjoying great success mixing rock with English music-hall theatricality.