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glistening

 

[ ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

sparkling

Shining with a sparkling light; glittering.

Synonyms

glittering, shiny, sparkling

Examples of usage

  • The glistening dew on the grass looked magical in the morning sun.
  • Her glistening eyes were filled with tears of joy.
  • The glistening snow on the mountaintop sparkled in the sunlight.
Context #2 | Verb

wet

To shine with a sparkling light due to being wet.

Synonyms

gleaming, glinting, shining

Examples of usage

  • The leaves were glistening after the rain.
  • The glistening pavement reflected the streetlights at night.

Translations

Translations of the word "glistening" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cintilante

🇮🇳 चमकदार

🇩🇪 glänzend

🇮🇩 berkilau

🇺🇦 блискучий

🇵🇱 błyszczący

🇯🇵 輝く

🇫🇷 scintillant

🇪🇸 reluciente

🇹🇷 parıldayan

🇰🇷 반짝이는

🇸🇦 لامع

🇨🇿 lesklý

🇸🇰 lesklý

🇨🇳 闪闪发光的

🇸🇮 sijoč

🇮🇸 glitrandi

🇰🇿 жарқыраған

🇬🇪 მბრწყინავი

🇦🇿 parıldayan

🇲🇽 reluciente

Etymology

The word 'glistening' comes from the Middle English word 'glistnen', which is derived from the Old English word 'glisnian'. The concept of something shining or sparkling has been associated with beauty and magic throughout history, leading to the use of 'glistening' to describe things that shine with a sparkling light.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,774, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.