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glisten Definition and Meaning in English (glisten definition)

verb
Synonyms:shinesparklegleam
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Glisten definition: To shine with a soft, sparkling light, typically from a wet or oily surface.

Definitions of Glisten

  1. 1verb

    To shine with a soft, sparkling light, typically from a wet or oily surface.

Example Sentences

casual

“The morning dew made the grass glisten in the sunlight.”

casual

“Her eyes began to glisten with tears.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenseglistened
present participleglistening
nounglisten

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Glisten definition: To shine with a soft, sparkling light, typically from a wet or oily surface.
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