glistening

CEFRC1

/ɡlˈɪsənɪŋ/

adjective · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Shining with reflected light, usually because of wetness.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A fluid-filled microvacuole within a lens.

Examples

  • The cobwebs are glistening in the silver dew.

  • Layla's skin was glistening.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
2
Citations
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning
  1. The appearance of something that glistens.

verb

Extra meaning
  1. present participle and gerund of glisten

More examples

In context
  • My eyes had adjusted to the faint starlight and I could make out pale glistenings and white glow of bones which had worked their way free of clinging flesh.

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Question 1 · Quick check

The grass was blank with morning dew after the night's rain.

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