Glimpsed: meaning, definitions and examples

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glimpsed

 

[ ษกlษชmpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sight observation

The term 'glimpsed' refers to catching a brief view of something, often in a fleeting manner. This happens when someone sees something quickly, not in great detail, but just enough to notice it. It implies a sense of transience and suggests the moment was unplanned or unexpected. The action typically involves visual perception and can be applied to various contexts, such as seeing a person in a crowd or a glimpse of nature while driving.

Synonyms

caught sight of, noticed, saw, spotted

Examples of usage

  • She glimpsed the deer through the trees.
  • He glimpsed a familiar face in the crowd.
  • I glimpsed the sunset while walking.
  • As the bus pulled away, he glimpsed her wave goodbye.

Translations

Translations of the word "glimpsed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vislumbrou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคฒเค• เคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sah

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melihat sekilas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฑะฐั‡ะธะฒ ะผะธะผะพั…ั–ะดัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dostrzegล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใกใ‚‰ใ‚Šใจ่ฆ‹ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aperรงu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vistazo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถz attฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜๋— ๋ณด์•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ู…ุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zahlรฉdl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zhliadol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็žฅ่ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uzrl

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรก

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉั€ะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ˜แƒฎแƒ”แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถz atdฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vistazo

Etymology

The word 'glimpsed' is derived from the Middle English term 'glimssen,' which means to glimmer or to shine faintly. This term is related to the Old Norse word 'glimra,' which signifies to shine or gleam. The transition to the modern usage of 'glimpsed' evolved as the meaning shifted from a simple indication of light to a more specific reference to catching sight of something briefly. The suffix '-ed' indicates the past tense, showing completion of the action. The concept of a quick visibility became popular in English literature and daily communication, embodying the idea of momentary perception that aligns with how we experience many situations in life.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,174, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.