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Glistening
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glisening
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Simple meaning
What does Glistening mean?
Glistening means shiny, often as if wet.
Dictionary definition
Shining with a wet, smooth, or sparkling look.
Example sentences
Glistening in a sentence
easy
The glistening leaves looked bright after the rain.
medium
A glistening trail of water crossed the floor.
hard
The baker placed the glistening fruit tart in the window.
Synonyms
Words like Glistening
shinyReflecting light.
sparklingShining with small bright points.
shimmeringShining with a soft wavering light.
Antonyms
Opposite words
dullNot shiny.
dry-lookingNot appearing wet or glossy.
Word family
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Practice 1
What does glistening mean?
GLISTENING means glistening means shiny, often as if wet.
Practice 2
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Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to glistening?
Shiny is the closest match for glistening in this context.
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