glistening
adjective
glis·ten·ing
ˈgli-sᵊn-iŋ 
: shining with reflected light
a damp, glistening surface
… a wonderland of glistening, shallow lakes of rainwater …—
Joseph Judge
Joseph JudgeThe boatman was a tiny man with glistening brown skin and an almost circular mouth.—Bruce Chatwin
Bruce Chatwin… contrasting dark surfaces with glistening decorative details.—Architectural Digest
Architectural DigestMonroe County will always be unique because it is a collection of little tropical islands sprinkled across the glistening waters off the southern tip of the peninsula.—George Laycock
George Laycock
glisteningly
adverb
The cup across from her was icily clean, glisteningly empty.
—Sinclair Lewis
Sinclair Lewis
Examples of glistening in a Sentence
a glistening marble table top
Recent Examples on the Web
The glistening, glowy finish is what enhances your makeup’s longevity and keeps it locked in place for hours.
—Michelle Baricevic, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Everton’s glistening new stadium may come with a global beer sponsor, but their first game of the New Year there was utterly sobering.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
For 11 days starting in late January, downtown fills with ice and snow sculptures, lively parades, and some of the region’s most skilled carvers chiseling massive blocks into glistening scenes.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Kardashian then shared a view that captured the fireplace, as well as two glistening Christmas trees.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
In the summer, its population swells as Italians flock to the island seeking sun and the chance to swim in the glistening azure sea and soak in the thermal hot springs.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025
Stowe, Vermont With a frosting setting in the Green Mountains, Stowe is one of New England’s most iconic Christmas towns with its old church steeples, glistening evergreens, and historic village center lit up for the holidays.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 10 Dec. 2025
As quince cooks, its flesh turns from wan white to a rich, glistening garnet.
—Benjamin Kemper, Saveur, 26 Nov. 2025
The cat-eye effect and glistening decals create the illusion of frost, while the fiery tips add warmth.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 24 Nov. 2025
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Michelle Baricevic, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Everton’s glistening new stadium may come with a global beer sponsor, but their first game of the New Year there was utterly sobering.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
For 11 days starting in late January, downtown fills with ice and snow sculptures, lively parades, and some of the region’s most skilled carvers chiseling massive blocks into glistening scenes.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Kardashian then shared a view that captured the fireplace, as well as two glistening Christmas trees.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
In the summer, its population swells as Italians flock to the island seeking sun and the chance to swim in the glistening azure sea and soak in the thermal hot springs.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025
Stowe, Vermont With a frosting setting in the Green Mountains, Stowe is one of New England’s most iconic Christmas towns with its old church steeples, glistening evergreens, and historic village center lit up for the holidays.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 10 Dec. 2025
As quince cooks, its flesh turns from wan white to a rich, glistening garnet.
—Benjamin Kemper, Saveur, 26 Nov. 2025
The cat-eye effect and glistening decals create the illusion of frost, while the fiery tips add warmth.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Glistening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glistening. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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