glisten
verb (used without object)
to reflect a sparkling light or a faint intermittent glow; shine lustrously.
glistening
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present participleof glisten.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The meat was so glistening that it caught the light of the disco ball.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
Pericana lands dark and red and glistening with oil, a spread for bread made with sun-dried tomatoes, peppers, and cured fish.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
His uniform and scalp were lined with glistening rivulets of oil, water, soot and sweat.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2026
"We don't deserve this, it's not fair. I'm sorry I couldn't make it happen," Gattuso said, eyes glistening, before retreating to the dressing room.
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2026
There was a flash of lightning, and in its glare I noticed that Mr. Monroe was carrying a little bundle—a bundle with tiny glistening eyes.
From "Bunnicula" by Deborah Howe and James Howe
