glistening
- present participle of glisten.
Example Sentences
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“Because I’m very happy with the mural,” she said, eyes glistening.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026
He also came to treasure his time mowing the fairways each morning before the golfers arrived, the dew glistening on the grass while the nibbling, untroubled deer looked on from the rough.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 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
A salmon so consistently coral, so perfectly sliced that it melts in your mouth, glistening with so much naturally rich Omega-3s that it’s like a fatty halo shining on the plate.
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2026
One after the other, they leaped the glistening rocks, splashed through a foaming stream, and at last emerged into the cool air of the hills.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
