glisten

• Nom désignant une qualité ou un état d'éclat produit par une lumière vive réfléchie, souvent avec une apparence scintillante ou chatoyante.

A noun referring to the quality or state of shining with a bright, reflected light, often suggesting a sparkling or glittering appearance.

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1. Shining qualityB2formal

   The quality of shining with a bright reflected light, often from a wet or polished surface.

   Éclat brillant

   • The glisten of the morning dew on the grass was beautiful.
   • She admired the glisten of the polished silverware.
   • The glisten of the lake under the moonlight was mesmerizing.

   Synonymesgleamglitterglosslustersheenshimmershinesparkle

• Verbe décrivant le fait de briller d'une lumière douce et réfléchie, souvent due à une surface humide ou polie.

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.

   luire d'un éclat scintillant

   • 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.

   Synonymescoruscategleamglintglisterglittershimmersparkletwinkle

2. Appear attractive or promisingC1informal

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

   Paraître attrayant ou prometteur

   • 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.

   Synonymesgleamglitterglowshinesparkle