glistening

• Descreve algo que brilha ou cintila refletindo a luz, geralmente por estar úmido, molhado, oleoso ou polido.

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.

   Brilhante

   • 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.

   Sinônimosgleamingglintingglitteringglowingluminousshiningsparkling

   Antônimosdimdullflatmatte

• Verbo usado para descrever a ação de algo que brilha com luz refletida suave, frequentemente em superfícies molhadas ou polidas.

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.

   Brilhar

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscoruscategleamglintglisterglittershimmersparkletwinkle

2. Appear attractive or promisingC1informal

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

   Brilhar (em sentido figurado)

   • 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.

   Sinônimosgleamglitterglowshinesparkle