glisteningly

glisteningly
In a glistening manner.

The dew lay glisteningly on the grass.


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  • brightly — (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. glitteringly, sparklingly, limpidly, lustrously, shiningly, glowingly, incandescently, luminously, effulgently, glisteningly, shimmeringly, radiantly, coruscatingly, glaringly, blindingly, gleamingly, splendidly,… …   English dictionary for students

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  • glisteringly — adverb Etymology: glistering (from present participle of glister) (I) + ly : glisteningly * * * glisˈteringly adverb • • • Main Entry: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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