Glistered: meaning, definitions and examples
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glistered
[ ˈɡlɪstərd ]
past tense
Glistered is the simple past tense of the verb glister, which means to shine with a sparkling light or to glitter. It is often used to describe something that reflects light in a shimmering, bright manner, often in a poetic or vivid context.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The stars glistered in the night sky.
- Her eyes glistered with tears of joy.
- The dew glistered on the grass in the early morning light.
Translations
Translations of the word "glistered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 brilhou
🇮🇳 चमकना
🇩🇪 glänzte
🇮🇩 berkilau
🇺🇦 блищав
🇵🇱 błyszczał
🇯🇵 輝いていた
🇫🇷 brillait
🇪🇸 brilló
🇹🇷 parladı
🇰🇷 빛났다
🇸🇦 تألق
🇨🇿 zářil
🇸🇰 žiaril
🇨🇳 闪耀
🇸🇮 žarel
🇮🇸 logu
🇰🇿 жарқырады
🇬🇪 ბრწყინავდა
🇦🇿 parıldadı
🇲🇽 brilló
Etymology
The word 'glistered' comes from the Old English 'glīsterian', which means 'to shine' or 'to glitter.' This term is akin to the Middle Dutch word 'glisteren,' which also means to shine or glitter. The etymology indicates a long-standing association of the word with light and brightness. The root can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic 'glīzō,' meaning 'to shine' or 'to glow,' which ultimately connects to the wider Germanic linguistic family. Over centuries, 'glister' has retained its connotation of a bright or sparkling light, often evoking imagery associated with beauty and nature.