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glistening

/ˈɡlɪs.ən.ɪŋ/

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adjective

/ˈɡlɪs.ən.ɪŋ/B2formal
  • ruОписывает что-то, что блестит или сверкает отражённым светом, часто из-за влажности или полировки.

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.

    ruБлестящий

    • 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.

    Synonymsgleamingglintingglitteringglowingluminousshiningsparkling

    Antonymsdimdullflatmatte

Forms
  • more glistening comparative form
  • most glistening superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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verb

glisten/ˈɡlɪs.ən/B2formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для описания действия, когда что-то блестит мягким отражённым светом, часто от влажной или отполированной поверхности.

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.

    ruБлестеть

    • 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.

    Synonymscoruscategleamglintglisterglittershimmersparkletwinkle

  2. Appear attractive or promisingC1informal

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

    ruБлестеть (в переносном смысле)

    • 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.

    Synonymsgleamglitterglowshinesparkle

Forms
  • glistened past participle
  • glistened past simple
  • glistening present participle
  • glistens third person singular
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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