Glistening

Pronunciation: /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/

Definitions of glistening

adjective shining or sparkling with reflected light

Example Sentences

A1 The glistening sun shone brightly in the sky.

A2 She wore a glistening necklace that sparkled in the light.

B1 The glistening water reflected the colors of the sunset.

B2 The glistening snow covered the ground like a blanket of diamonds.

C1 The glistening dew on the grass made the morning seem magical.

C2 The glistening stars in the night sky seemed to twinkle with a special brightness.

Examples of glistening in a Sentence

formal The glistening dew on the leaves sparkled in the morning sunlight.

informal Her glistening smile lit up the room.

slang The car's glistening paint job was on point.

figurative His eyes were glistening with tears as he listened to the heartfelt speech.

Grammatical Forms of glistening

• past tense: glistened
• plural: glistenings
• comparative: more glistening
• superlative: most glistening
• present tense: glisten
• future tense: will glisten
• perfect tense: has glistened
• continuous tense: is glistening
• singular: glistening
• positive degree: glistening
• infinitive: to glisten
• gerund: glistening
• participle: glistening

Origin and Evolution of glistening

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'glistening' originates from the Middle English word 'glistnen', which is derived from the Old English word 'glisnian'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'glistening' has retained its original meaning of shining or sparkling brightly, but its usage has expanded to describe a wider range of objects and surfaces that reflect light.