glistening

Meanings

• adjective

  Shining or reflecting light with a bright, clear, and attractive appearance.

  - "The diamonds had a glistening brilliance."
  - "The sun cast a glistening reflection on the lake's surface."

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with glistening
shimmering , glimmering , dimmering , quivering

---

Variants

List of all variants of glistening that leads to same result
glistening , glisteningly , glisten , glistened , glistens

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old English glistren, glistra, meaning 'to shine, gleam, glitter'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'glistening' is often used to describe the appearance of snow or ice.

2. In some cultures, 'glistening' jewels or other shiny objects are used as symbols of wealth and prosperity.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. shimmer: A gentle and intermittent shining or glinting, especially of water or a surface.

2. glitter: To shine brightly and brilliantly, often with a sparkling or dazzling effect.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'glistening' is often used to describe the beauty of jewels, water, or other shiny objects. In music, the term 'glistening' is sometimes used to describe a bright and clear sound.

How to Memorize "glistening"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a diamond or other shiny object reflecting light in a bright and clear manner.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'glistening' with the idea of something shiny and attractive.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Glistening Like A Diamond' to remember the meaning of the word.

---

Memorize "glistening" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize glistening is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.