adjective

glistening

Glistening (adjective) means shining with a wet or smooth sparkle. Example: “Her glistening eyes showed she was close to tears.”

adjective

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 notes

In plain EnglishShining, usually because something is wet, oily, or reflecting light.

Common pairings

glistening eyes glistening skin glistening with sweat

Word forms

glistenings plural

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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.