Difference between Glistening and Glossy

What is the difference between Glistening and Glossy?

Glistening as a verb is (of a wet or greasy surface) to reflect light with a glittering luster; to sparkle, coruscate, glint or flash. while Glossy as an adjective is having a smooth, silklike, reflective surface.

Glistening

Part of speech: verb

Definition: (of a wet or greasy surface) To reflect light with a glittering luster; to sparkle, coruscate, glint or flash.

Glossy

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Having a smooth, silklike, reflective surface.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a glossy magazine

We hope you now know whether to use Glistening or Glossy in your sentence.

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