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- pronunciation:
- glI
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- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
glistens, glistening, glistened |
definition: |
to shine with reflected light, sometimes sparkling and sometimes softly lustrous.
The tinsel glistened on the Christmas tree.
- synonyms:
- glitter, shine, sparkle
- similar words:
- coruscate, glimmer, glint, glow, shimmer, twinkle
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related words: |
blink, glare, glitter, shine, sparkle |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a sparkle or sheen.
Our eyes were dazzled by the glisten of the snow.- synonyms:
- sheen, sparkle
- similar words:
- flicker, glimmer, glint, glitter, glow, luster, shimmer, shine, twinkle
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related words: |
blink |
derivation: |
glisteningly (adv.) |
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