glistering

Meanings

• Adjective

  Shining or sparkling with reflected light, especially in an attractive or impressive way.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with glistering
shimmering , glistening , sparkling , dazzling

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Variants

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glister , glistered , glistering , glisters

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Etymology

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The word 'glistering' comes from the Old English word 'glisterian', which means 'to shine' or 'to sparkle'. It is related to the Old Norse word 'glistra', which also means 'to shine'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'glistering' is often used to describe the appearance of oil on water.

2. In heraldry, a 'glistering' field is one that is covered in small, brightly colored charges.

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Related Concepts

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1. Shimmering: A term often used interchangeably with 'glistering' to describe a shining or sparkling appearance.

2. Glistening: A term similar to 'glistering' that describes a shiny or sparkling surface.

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Culture

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The word 'glistering' has been used in literature to describe the shimmering or sparkling quality of various things, from the armor of knights to the surface of the sea. It has also been used in poetry to evoke a sense of beauty and wonder.

How to Memorize "glistering"

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   - Imagine a diamond, shining and sparkling in the sunlight.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'glistering' with the image of a shining, sparkling surface.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Glittering gems glow grandly' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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