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glister

 

[ ˈɡlɪstər ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

shine brightly

To glister means to shine with a sparkling or shimmering light. This verb often describes the way light reflects off surfaces, creating a glimmering effect.

Synonyms

glimmer, shine, sparkle

Examples of usage

  • The stars glistered in the night sky.
  • The dew on the grass glistered in the morning sun.
  • She admired how the jewel glistered in the light.

Translations

Translations of the word "glister" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brilhar

🇮🇳 चमकना

🇩🇪 glitzern

🇮🇩 berkilau

🇺🇦 світитися

🇵🇱 lśnić

🇯🇵 きらめく

🇫🇷 scintiller

🇪🇸 brillar

🇹🇷 parlamak

🇰🇷 반짝이다

🇸🇦 يضيء

🇨🇿 zářit

🇸🇰 žiariť

🇨🇳 闪闪发光

🇸🇮 svetleti

🇮🇸 glitra

🇰🇿 жарқырау

🇬🇪 ბრწყინვალება

🇦🇿 parıldamaq

🇲🇽 brillar

Etymology

The word 'glister' originates from Middle English, derived from the Old English 'glistern', which is akin to the Old Norse word 'glitra' meaning to glitter or shine. Historically, 'glister' was often used in poetry and literature to evoke images of sparkling water or twinkling stars. Over time, the usage of 'glister' has become less frequent in modern English, often replaced by synonyms such as 'glitter' or 'shine'. Despite its diminished usage, 'glister' retains a poetic quality, often found in literature and descriptions of nature, giving a sense of beauty and delicacy to the scenes it describes.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,945, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.