Glistening

/ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Present participle of glisten, meaning to shine or reflect light.

The ocean was glistening under the bright afternoon sun.

To shine with a shimmering or sparkling light.

The stars were glistening in the clear night sky.

adjective

Shining with a sparkling light; gleaming.

The glistening dew on the grass sparkled in the early morning sunlight.

Bright and lustrous; reflecting light in a way that shines.

She wore a dress made of glistening fabric that caught everyone's attention at the party.

Appearing wet or slick, often reflecting light.

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.

Looking fresh or attractive.

He's glistening in that new suit!

Being well-prepared or polished.

Her presentation was glistening; she really nailed it.