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Glisten
Sounds like
glisen
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Simple meaning
What does Glisten mean?
Glisten means to shine, often as if wet.
Dictionary definition
To shine with a wet, smooth, or sparkling light.
Example sentences
Glisten in a sentence
easy
Raindrops glisten on the leaves.
medium
The wet rocks began to glisten in the sun.
hard
Fresh snow can glisten when bright light touches it.
Synonyms
Words like Glisten
shineGive off or reflect light.
sparkleShine with small bright points.
shimmerShine with a soft wavering light.
Antonyms
Opposite words
dullLose shine or brightness.
darkenBecome darker.
Word family
Glisten word family
Base word
glisten
verb
glistened
Past tense form.
adjective
glistening
Shining with a wet or sparkling look.
verb
glistens
Present-tense form.
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Practice 1
What does glisten mean?
GLISTEN means glisten means to shine, often as if wet.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses glisten correctly?
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Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to glisten?
Shine is the closest match for glisten in this context.
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