glistens
Catches the light
Glistens is the third-person singular of glisten, meaning to shine with a soft, sparkling light, typically from reflected moisture or wetness.
Dew glistens on grass, tears glisten in eyes, sweat glistens on skin.
The word suggests a delicate, shimmering quality rather than harsh brightness: Her eyes glistened with unshed tears.
Emit flashing light
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
- glintBrief bright reflection
- gleamFaint reflected light
- twinkleShine with flickering light
glitter · scintillate · glimmer · flash · dazzle · radiance · luminous · bright
sparkle
Emit flashing light
twinkle · glitter · scintillate · glimmer · flash · dazzle · radiance · luminous · bright · iridescent
sheen
Soft surface luster
patina · varnish · lacquer · enamel · waxed · buffed · sleek · satin · silken · smooth
dew
Overnight surface condensation
- dewdropsCondensed overnight water droplets
- raindropsIndividual bits of precipitation
- teardropsLiquid shed when crying
sweat · condensation · mist · drizzle · wetness · dampness · slick · dewy · beaded · droplets