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GLISTERING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does glistering mean?
• GLISTERING (adjective)
The adjective GLISTERING has 1 sense:
1. having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
Familiarity information: GLISTERING used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
Synonyms:
aglitter; coruscant; fulgid; glinting; glistering; glittering; glittery; scintillant; scintillating; sparkly
Context example:
'glistering' is an archaic term
Similar:
bright (emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts)
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