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glisten
[glis-uhn]
verb (used without object)
to reflect a sparkling light or a faint intermittent glow; shine lustrously.
Synonyms: , ,
noun
a glistening; sparkle.
glisten
/ ˈɡɪə /
verb
(of a wet or glossy surface) to gleam by reflecting light
wet leaves glisten in the sunlight
(of light) to reflect with brightness
the sunlight glistens on wet leaves
noun
rarea gleam or gloss
Other Word Forms
- glisteningly adverb
- unglistening adjective
- ˈٱԾԲ adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of glisten1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
She just glistens, just pure black, and she’s wonderful with the kids.
"That was a really, really good thing for us," the businessman enthuses, showing off a production line of glistening metal machines in several rooms.
The glistening jawline and lidless eyes are giving unmistakable Terminator vibes.
The vast majority of attendees identify as LGBTQ+, and while the door is technically open to all, it’s the ones who show up transformed — glistening, feathered, glammed out — who are whisked in the quickest.
An array of whole peeled tangerines, strawberries, hawthorn berries and green and red grapes glistened on my phone screen like jewels you only admire but can’t touch.
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