GLISTENING Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈgli-sᵊn-iŋ

Definition of glistening

as in polished

having a shiny surface or finish a glistening marble table top

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verb

present participle of glisten

as in gleaming

to shoot forth bursts of light this seemingly dull opal really glistens in full light

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Recent Examples of glistening

Adjective

In the summer, the evenings are long, the pool is glistening, outdoor cooking is at its peak—and pesky mosquitoes are ready to pounce. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026 The streets lead to a pale-sand public beach with a fishing pier, a charming park, and glistening views of the delicate and pristine Gulf Islands. — Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 16 June 2026

Verb

Williams embraced Wimbledon's all-white dress code in a custom Nike kit consisting of a mesh tank top and matching miniskirt, letting her glistening nails steal the show. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 July 2026 There's so many beautiful national monuments in the city, and the Kennedy Center is this glistening one that's next to the river and near other major sites. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for glistening

Recent Examples of Synonyms for glistening

Adjective

Oversized shades and a top-handle bag keep the ensemble polished yet unfussy.

— Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 18 July 2026
The dark-colored wash is a nice, polished touch—even with their relaxed silhouette, and midriff bearing rise.

— Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 18 July 2026

Definition of polished

Verb

Virginia Bender The areas where the Old West doesn’t get so wild are the big functional kitchen with its gleaming stainless steel range, and the bathrooms, modern and sleek with marble to match the best hotel suites.

— Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
In Atlanta, Mayra Martinez and I walked the Beltline — the gleaming greenway everyone points to as proof of an economic boom.

— Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Definition of gleaming

Adjective

The glossy domed bun, truffle aioli and wagyu beef helped elevate the burger above standard pub fare.

— Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 July 2026
The monkey has a glossy black coat, long fur, a sweeping tail and striking orange-cream facial markings, said researchers from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and the City University of New York Graduate Center in statements on Wednesday.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Definition of glossy

Verb

In their gowns and bowties, guests giddily slurp mounds of glinting caviar off the back of their hand.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 June 2026
No one wanted to stand behind the commanding warriors, draped in blankets and furs, brass hoops in their earlobes, medals and wampum on their strong chests, silver armbands glinting in the light.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026

Definition of glinting

Adjective

Standard rooms are small but sleek in shades of grey with dark wooden furniture and statement armchairs.

— Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 17 July 2026
Virginia Bender The areas where the Old West doesn’t get so wild are the big functional kitchen with its gleaming stainless steel range, and the bathrooms, modern and sleek with marble to match the best hotel suites.

— Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of sleek

Verb

More and more people are growing out and leaning into their shimmering silver, and the only thing cooler than embracing the color is figuring out the haircut that makes the most of it in a way that’s very you.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 17 July 2026
That may be because autistic children are often strongly drawn to water – whether for play or to seek out the sound, feel, sight of water shimmering in the sunlight or the sense of calm experienced in the water.

— Tana Carson, The Conversation, 17 July 2026

Definition of shimmering

Verb

Lupita Nyong’o dons a glittering black outfit during an interview promoting The Odyssey on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in New York City on July 16.

— Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
One of English football’s most charismatic figures, Keegan enjoyed a glittering playing career as a forward, winning multiple trophies with ‌Liverpool before starring in Germany with Hamburg.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

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