Question 1 · Quick check
glistening
CEFRC1
/ɡlˈɪsənɪŋ/
adjective · verb
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
Shining with reflected light, usually because of wetness.
- 02
adjective
Extra detailA 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 meaningThe appearance of something that glistens.
verb
Extra meaningpresent participle and gerund of glisten
More examples
In contextMy 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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