Visual meaning of 'paillettes' - Social Visual Dictionary

noun

A sequin or spangle.

Examples:

"The dancer's costume shimmered under the lights, covered in hundreds of tiny, colorful paillettes. "

appearance style wear material

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sequin/ˈsiː.kwɪn/

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

Visual illustration for the word "costume" - A style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people.

costume/ˈkɒs.tjuːm/ /ˈkɑs.təm/ /kɑsˈt(j)um/

A style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people.

of/ɔv/ /ɒv/ /ə/ /ʌv/

Expressing distance or motion.

in/ɪn/ /ən/ /ɘn/

A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

colorful/ˈkʌləfəl/ /ˈkʌlɚfəl/

Possessing prominent and varied colors.

tiny/ˈtaɪni/

A small child; an infant.

dancer/ˈdæns.ə(ɹ)/

A person who dances, usually as a job or profession.

Visual illustration for the word "lights" - Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.

lights/laɪts/

Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.

shimmered/ˈʃɪmɚd/ /ˈʃɪmərd/

To shine with a veiled, tremulous, or intermittent light; to gleam faintly.

hundreds/ˈhʌndɹədz/

A hundred-dollar bill, or any other note denominated 100 (e.g. a hundred euros).

covered/ˈkʌvə(ɹ)d/

To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

spangle/ˈspæŋ.ɡəl/

A small piece of sparkling metallic material sewn on to a garment as decoration; a sequin.