Glisten Meaning in English
word
ˈɡɫɪsən
GLIS-en
ɡlˈɪsən
GLIS-ən
Definition
To shine with a light that looks wet or bright, often because of moisture or something smooth reflecting light.
Usage & Nuances
'Glisten' is usually used for things that shine because of water, sweat, or something wet (e.g., 'glisten with sweat', 'glistening eyes'). It sounds poetic or descriptive, not technical. Do not confuse it with 'glitter' (shines with many tiny points of light) or 'shine' (broader and more general).
Spanish: brillar - relucirPortuguese (BR): brilhar - reluzirPortuguese (PT): brilhar - luzirChinese (Simplified): 闪耀 - 闪光Chinese (Traditional): 閃爍 - 發光Hindi: चमकनाArabic: يتلألأ - يلمعBengali: চমকানো - ঝকমক করাRussian: блестеть - сверкать (от влаги)Japanese: きらめく - つやめくVietnamese: lóe sáng - lấp lánh (do ướt)Korean: 반짝이다 - 빛나다 (물기 때문에)Turkish: parlamak (ıslaklıkla) - ışıltı saçmakUrdu: چمکنا (گیلی آبھٹ کے ساتھ) - دمکناIndonesian: berkilau - berkilap (karena basah)
Example Sentences
The Christmas lights made the snow glisten all night.
natural
The grass glistened with morning dew.
basic
Her eyes glistened with tears.
basic
The lake glistened under the sun.
basic
After the rain, the streets glistened like glass.
natural
His sweaty skin glistened in the gym lights.
natural