Glisten: meaning, definitions and examples
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glisten
[ ˈɡlɪs(ə)n ]
intransitive
To shine with a sparkling light; sparkle. To be reflected with a sparkling light.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The dew glistened on the grass in the early morning.
- Her eyes glistened with tears of joy.
- The snow glistened in the sunlight.
- The crystal chandelier glistened in the dimly lit room.
literary
A sparkling light reflected from something. A shining or sparkling quality.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The glisten of the water in the lake was mesmerizing.
- She admired the glisten of the diamond necklace.
- The moon cast a gentle glisten on the ocean waves.
Translations
Translations of the word "glisten" in other languages:
🇵🇹 brilhar
🇮🇳 चमकना
🇩🇪 glänzen
🇮🇩 berkilau
🇺🇦 блищати
🇵🇱 błyszczeć
🇯🇵 輝く (かがやく)
🇫🇷 briller
🇪🇸 brillar
🇹🇷 parıldamak
🇰🇷 빛나다
🇸🇦 يتألق
🇨🇿 lesknout se
🇸🇰 lesknúť sa
🇨🇳 闪耀 (shǎnyào)
🇸🇮 sijati
🇮🇸 glitra
🇰🇿 жарқырау
🇬🇪 ბრწყინავს
🇦🇿 parıldamaq
🇲🇽 brillar
Etymology
The word 'glisten' originated from Middle English 'glistnen', which is a combination of 'glis' (to shine) and 'nen' (to become). The term has been used since the 14th century to describe the sparkling or shining quality of something. 'Glisten' is often associated with the beauty of light reflecting off surfaces, creating a magical and enchanting effect.
See also: enlist, enlisting, listable, listed, listen, listers, listing, listless, sublist.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,544, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 29543 metabolizing
- 29544 glisten
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- 29546 pip
- 29547 depolarizing
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