adjective
glistening
Glistening (adjective) means shining with a wet or smooth sparkle. Example: “Her glistening eyes showed she was close to tears.”
adjective
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Shining with a wet or smooth sparkle.
"Her glistening eyes showed she was close to tears."
"The dew-covered grass was glistening in the morning sun."
How to use glistening
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShining, usually because something is wet, oily, or reflecting light.
Common pairings
glistening eyes
glistening skin
glistening with sweat
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Word forms
- Plural
- glistenings
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Rhymes for glistening
evening
opening
widening
awakening
happening
weakening
deafening
maddening
listening
gardening
sickening
fattening
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Frequently asked questions
What does “glistening” mean?
The word “glistening” means shining with a wet or smooth sparkle. In plain terms, shining, usually because something is wet, oily, or reflecting light.
How do you use “glistening” in a sentence?
Here is “glistening” used in a sentence: “Her glistening eyes showed she was close to tears.”
What part of speech is “glistening”?
“Glistening” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of glistening?
"glistening" (adjective) means shining with a wet or smooth sparkle.
