Glisten ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Glisten ( verb )

1. To shine with a soft, bright light; sparkle.
2. To be covered with a thin layer of moisture or sweat.

Origin:

From middle english glistenen, from old english glīstnian ("to glitter, shine, gleam"), from proto-germanic *glīstinōną ("to glitter, shine"), from proto-indo-european *glei- ("to gleam, shine"). cognate with dutch glinsteren, german glitzern, danish glinser.

Examples:

1. The star glistened in the sky.
2. The dew on the grass glistened in the morning sun.
3. The new car glistened in the showroom.
4. The dancers' bodies glistened with sweat.
5. The glass glistened with condensation.

(As a noun)

Glisten ( noun )

1. To shine with a soft, bright light; sparkle.
2. To be covered with a thin layer of moisture or sweat.

Origin:

From middle english glistenen, from old english glīstnian ("to glitter, shine, gleam"), from proto-germanic *glīstinōną ("to glitter, shine"), from proto-indo-european *glei- ("to gleam, shine"). cognate with dutch glinsteren, german glitzern, danish glinser.

Examples:

1. The star glistened in the sky.
2. The dew on the grass glistened in the morning sun.
3. The new car glistened in the showroom.
4. The dancers' bodies glistened with sweat.
5. The glass glistened with condensation.