GLISTERING
Dictionary entry overview: What does glistering mean? • GLISTERING (adjective)
The adjective GLISTERING has 1 sense:
1. having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
Familiarity information: GLISTERING used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• GLISTERING (adjective)
Meaning:
Having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
Synonyms:
aglitter; scintillant; glittery; glittering; glistering; glinting; fulgid; coruscant; sparkly; scintillating
Context examples:
bugle beads all aglitter / glinting eyes / glinting water / his glittering eyes were cold and malevolent / shop window full of glittering Christmas trees / glittery costume jewelry / scintillant mica / the scintillating stars / a dress with sparkly sequins / 'glistering' is an archaic term
Similar:
bright (emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts)
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