adjective

glistening

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

glistenings plural

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Her _____ eyes showed she was close to tears.

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