Glistened: meaning, definitions and examples
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glistened
[ ˈɡlɪs.ənd ]
past tense
The word 'glistened' is the past tense of 'glisten,' which means to shine with a sparkling light. It is often used to describe surfaces that reflect light in a way that creates a shining effect, such as wet roads or dew on grass. 'Glistened' conveys a sense of beauty and brightness, suggesting something that catches the eye due to its shimmer. This term can be applied in both literal and metaphorical contexts, often evoking images of purity and freshness.
Synonyms
gleamed, glowed, shone, sparkled, twinkled.
Examples of usage
- The morning dew glistened on the grass.
- Her eyes glistened with tears of joy.
- The stars glistened in the night sky.
- The ocean glistened under the sun.
Translations
Translations of the word "glistened" in other languages:
🇵🇹 brilhou
🇮🇳 चमकना
🇩🇪 glänzte
🇮🇩 berkilau
🇺🇦 сіятися
🇵🇱 błyszczał
🇯🇵 輝いた
🇫🇷 brillait
🇪🇸 brilló
🇹🇷 parladı
🇰🇷 반짝였다
🇸🇦 تلألأ
🇨🇿 zářil
🇸🇰 žiaril
🇨🇳 闪耀
🇸🇮 sijalo
🇮🇸 glansaði
🇰🇿 жарқырады
🇬🇪 ბრწყინავდა
🇦🇿 parıldadı
🇲🇽 brilló
Etymology
The word 'glisten' originates from the Old English 'glisnian,' which meant to shine or glitter. This term has its roots in Germanic languages, where similar words were used to denote brightness and reflection. Over time, the word evolved, and by the Middle English period, 'glisten' came to be widely used in literature to describe anything that shone brightly, often in a poetic context. The transformation into 'glistened' represents the simple past tense form used in contemporary English, maintaining the original connotation of shimmer and sparkle. The usage of 'glistened' has been prevalent in various literary works, often connected to themes of nature and beauty, enhancing visual imagery with its descriptive quality.