glistening

• Describe algo que brilla o destella con luz reflejada, a menudo debido a la humedad o al pulido.

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.

   Brillante con luz reflejada

   • 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.

   Sinónimosgleamingglintingglitteringglowingluminousshiningsparkling

   Antónimosdimdullflatmatte

• Verbo utilizado para describir la acción de brillar con una luz suave y reflejada, a menudo procedente de una superficie húmeda o pulida.

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.

   Brillar con luz centelleante

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscoruscategleamglintglisterglittershimmersparkletwinkle

2. Appear attractive or promisingC1informal

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

   Parecer atractivo o prometedor

   • 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.

   Sinónimosgleamglitterglowshinesparkle