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glisten v

Glisten means to shine with reflected light. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of glisten

  • to shine with reflected light

Usage examples of glisten

The pavement began to glisten after the rain, reflecting the streetlights like a mirror.

Sweat made his forehead glisten under the bright stage lamps.

The fresh berries glistened with drops of water after she rinsed them.

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