Glisten

Pronunciation: /ˈɡlɪsən/

Definitions of glisten

noun a sparkling or gleaming light

Example Sentences

A1 The glisten of the sun on the water was beautiful.

A2 She noticed the glisten of the dew on the grass in the morning.

B1 The glisten of the snow made everything sparkle in the sunlight.

B2 The glisten of the diamond ring caught everyone's attention.

C1 The glisten of the city lights reflected off the river at night.

C2 The glisten of the crystal chandelier added elegance to the room.

verb to shine or sparkle with reflected light

Example Sentences

A1 The sun glistens on the water.

A2 Her eyes glistened with tears.

B1 The freshly fallen snow glistened in the moonlight.

B2 The diamonds on her necklace glistened in the candlelight.

C1 The city skyline glistened with the lights of skyscrapers.

C2 The ocean glistened as the sun set over the horizon.

Examples of glisten in a Sentence

formal The sun's rays caused the dew on the grass to glisten in the morning light.

informal The diamond on her ring glistened as she waved her hand.

slang Her lip gloss made her lips glisten like a disco ball.

figurative His eyes glistened with unshed tears as he listened to the heartfelt speech.

Grammatical Forms of glisten

• past tense: glistened
• plural: glistens
• comparative: more glistening
• superlative: most glistening
• present tense: glistens
• future tense: will glisten
• perfect tense: has glistened
• continuous tense: is glistening
• singular: glistens
• positive degree: glisten
• infinitive: glisten
• gerund: glistening
• participle: glistening

Origin and Evolution of glisten

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'glisten' originated from the Middle English word 'glistnen', which was derived from the Old English word 'glistnian'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the shining or sparkling of something, the word 'glisten' has evolved to also convey the idea of something being bright or radiant.