Glistens Meaning in English
word · lemma: glisten
ˈɡɫɪsən
GLIH-suhn
ɡlˈɪsənz
GLIH-suhnz
Definição
To shine with a sparkling or reflected light, usually because something is wet or polished.
Uso & Nuances
Typically used for wet or shiny surfaces, like water, metal, or eyes. More poetic and less common in daily conversation than 'shines' or 'sparkles'. Common collocations: 'the lake glistens', 'her hair glistens'. Formal and literary tone.
Spanish: brilla - relucePortuguese (BR): brilha - cintilaPortuguese (PT): brilha - cintilaChinese (Simplified): 闪闪发光 - 闪耀Chinese (Traditional): 閃閃發光 - 閃耀Hindi: चमकता है - झिलमिलाता हैArabic: يتلألأ - يلمعBengali: ঝিলমিল করে - ঝকঝকে করেRussian: блестит - сверкает (от влаги)Japanese: きらめく - 輝く (ぬれて光る場合)Vietnamese: lấp lánh - long lanhKorean: 반짝이다 - 빛나다 (젖거나 윤이 나는 표면)Turkish: parıldar - ışıldar (ıslak ya da parlak yüzey)Urdu: چمکنا (گیلا یا صاف سطح پر)Indonesian: berkilauan - berkilap
Frases de Exemplo
The grass glistens with morning dew.
basic
The lake glistens in the sunlight.
basic
Her hair glistens after swimming.
basic
The street glistens after the rain stops.
natural
His eyes glisten with excitement as he opens the gift.
natural
Snow glistens on the rooftops every winter morning.
natural