What does GLISTENING mean?
Definitions for GLISTENING
glis·ten·ing
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Princeton's WordNet
glistening, glossy, lustrous, sheeny, shiny, shiningadjective
reflecting light
"glistening bodies of swimmers"; "the horse's glossy coat"; "lustrous auburn hair"; "saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet"; "shining white enamel"
ChatGPT
glistening
Glistening refers to shining or sparkling brightly, usually due to being wet or polished. It describes the effect of light reflecting off a smooth or damp surface, giving it a radiant or glowing appearance.
Webster Dictionary
Glistening
of Glisten
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of GLISTENING in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of GLISTENING in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of GLISTENING in a Sentence
The color gold causes the eye to move because of the glistening and seemingly moveable surface, similar to the way water moves.
Naked Gun From the Files of Police Squad:
Frank Jane, since I've met you I've noticed things that I never knew were there before birds singing, dew glistening on a newly formed leaf, stoplights.
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