glistening

• Beschreibt etwas, das durch reflektiertes Licht glänzt oder schimmert, oft aufgrund von Feuchtigkeit oder einer polierten Oberfläche.

Describes something that shines or sparkles with reflected light, often due to being wet or polished.

1. Shining or reflecting lightB1formal

   Shining with a soft, reflected light, often from a wet or smooth surface.

   Glänzend

   • The morning dew left the grass glistening in the sunlight.
   • Her eyes were glistening with tears during the emotional scene.
   • The freshly waxed car was glistening after the wash.

   Synonymegleamingglintingglitteringglowingluminousshiningsparkling

   Antonymedimdullflatmatte

• Verb, das beschreibt, dass etwas weiches, reflektiertes Licht abgibt, oft von feuchten oder polierten Oberflächen. Es kann auch ein sanftes Schimmern oder Glitzern bezeichnen.

A verb used to describe the act of shining with a soft, reflected light, often from a wet or polished surface.

1. Shine with a sparkling lightB1formal

   To reflect light with a sparkling or shimmering effect, often as if wet or polished.

   Glänzen

   • The morning dew made the grass glisten in the sunlight.
   • Her eyes glistened with tears of joy.
   • The freshly waxed car glistened under the streetlights.

   Synonymecoruscategleamglintglisterglittershimmersparkletwinkle

2. Appear attractive or promisingC1informal

   To appear appealing, attractive, or full of promise, often used metaphorically.

   Verlockend erscheinen

   • The opportunity glistened before him like a golden chance.
   • Her future glistened with possibilities after graduation.
   • The offer glistened with potential, but he remained cautious.

   Synonymegleamglitterglowshinesparkle