Meaning & Definition of word "Glistening"

Glistening

/ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/

1. Present participle of glisten, meaning to shine or reflect light.
- Example: The ocean was glistening under the bright afternoon sun.
2. To shine with a shimmering or sparkling light.
- Example: The stars were glistening in the clear night sky.

1. Shining with a sparkling light; gleaming.
- Example: The glistening dew on the grass sparkled in the early morning sunlight.
2. Bright and lustrous; reflecting light in a way that shines.
- Example: She wore a dress made of glistening fabric that caught everyone's attention at the party.
3. Appearing wet or slick, often reflecting light.
- Example: The road was glistening after the rain, creating a beautiful scene in the twilight.

Derived from the Middle English 'glistnen', akin to the Old Norse 'glitra' meaning to shine.

glistening eyes:

Eyes that are bright and shining, often due to emotion.

glistening snow:

Snow that appears to sparkle in the sunlight.

glistening surface:

A surface that shines or gleams as a result of light reflecting off of it.

glitter:

To shine with a bright, shimmering, reflected light.

shine:

To emit light; to be bright.

sparkle:

To give off or reflect flashes of light.

Meaning: Looking fresh or attractive.

Example Sentence: He's glistening in that new suit!

Meaning: Being well-prepared or polished.

Example Sentence: Her presentation was glistening; she really nailed it.