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Grammar : Adv
Spell : glis-uhn
Phonetic Transcription : ˈglɪs ən



Definition of glisteningly

Origin :
  • Old English glisnian "to glisten, gleam," from Proto-Germanic *glis- (cf. Old Frisian glisa "to shine," Middle High German glistern "to sparkle," Old Danish glisse "to shine"), from PIE *ghleis-, from root *ghel- "to shine, glitter, glow, be warm" (see glass). Related: Glistened; glistening.
  • As in brightly : adv glitteringly
Example sentences :
  • The cup across from her was icily clean, glisteningly empty.
  • Extract from : « Main Street » by Sinclair Lewis

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