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Glistering

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adj. Glistening, glittering, gleaming, shining.

v. Present participle of glister.

WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

adj. having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

Word Usage

"Their faces were like the shining sun; their eyes were like burning lamps; from their mouths fire was coming forth; their clothing had the appearance of froth; their wings were more glistering than gold; their hands were whiter than snow."

Verb Form

glistered glistering glisters

Hypernym

Words that are more generic or abstract

brightness

Form

glistered glistering

Synonym

Words with the same meaning

sparkle shine glisten glitter luster

Same Context

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