glistening vs shining

glistening is not a noun while shining is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
glistening	No	Yes	No	No
shining	Yes	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, glistening and shining are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of glistening include glossy, lustrous, sheeny, shiny.

glistening (noun)	shining (noun)
	the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it

glistening (adjective)	shining (adjective)
reflecting light	marked by exceptional merit
	reflecting light
	made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow