Glistening Meaning in English
word · lemma: glisten
ˈɡɫɪsənɪŋ/, /ˈɡɫɪsnɪŋ
GLIS-uh-ning
ɡlˈɪsənɪŋ
glih-SEN-ing
Definition
Shining with a soft, reflected light, often because something is wet, polished, or clean.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for things that shine because they are wet or very clean, like "glistening water" or "glistening hair". More poetic and weaker than "shining" or "sparkling". Rarely for very strong or harsh light.
Spanish: brillante - relucientePortuguese (BR): brilhante - reluzentePortuguese (PT): brilhante - reluzenteChinese (Simplified): 闪闪发光的 - 闪耀的Chinese (Traditional): 閃閃發亮的 - 閃耀的Hindi: चमकदार - टिमटिमाताArabic: لامع - متلألئBengali: চকচকানো - ঝকমকানRussian: блестящий - сверкающий (мягкий блеск)Japanese: きらめく - つややかなVietnamese: lấp lánh - bóng loángKorean: 반짝이는 - 윤이 나는Turkish: parıldayan - ışıldayanUrdu: چمکدار - دمک رہاIndonesian: berkilauan - berkilap
Example Sentences
The grass is glistening after the rain.
basic
His eyes were glistening with tears.
basic
The lake looked glistening in the sun.
basic
She looked at her glistening ring and smiled.
natural
After washing, the car was glistening in the driveway.
natural
The chef served a plate of glistening strawberries.
natural