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glisten

/ˈɡlɪsn/ verb · British & US
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What does glisten mean?

verb

To shine with a faint, watery light, typically with a sense of moisture or dew. To give off a faint, sparkling light, often in a way that is attractive or appealing.

Example

"The dew on the grass glistened in the morning sun."

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