glisten

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang oder Zustand bezeichnet, in dem etwas glänzt, schimmert oder einen hellen, oft funkelnden Glanz von reflektiertem Licht zeigt.

A noun referring to the quality or state of shining with a bright, reflected light, often suggesting a sparkling or glittering appearance.

unzählbar

1. Shining qualityB2formal

   The quality of shining with a bright reflected light, often from a wet or polished surface.

   Glanz

   • The glisten of the morning dew on the grass was beautiful.
   • She admired the glisten of the polished silverware.
   • The glisten of the lake under the moonlight was mesmerizing.

   Synonymegleamglitterglosslustersheenshimmershinesparkle

• Verb, das beschreibt, dass etwas weiches, reflektiertes Licht abgibt, oft von feuchten oder polierten Oberflächen. Es kann auch ein sanftes Schimmern oder Glitzern bezeichnen.

A verb used to describe the act of shining with a soft, reflected light, often from a wet or polished surface.

1. Shine with a sparkling lightB1formal

   To reflect light with a sparkling or shimmering effect, often as if wet or polished.

   Glänzen

   • The morning dew made the grass glisten in the sunlight.
   • Her eyes glistened with tears of joy.
   • The freshly waxed car glistened under the streetlights.

   Synonymecoruscategleamglintglisterglittershimmersparkletwinkle

2. Appear attractive or promisingC1informal

   To appear appealing, attractive, or full of promise, often used metaphorically.

   Verlockend erscheinen

   • The opportunity glistened before him like a golden chance.
   • Her future glistened with possibilities after graduation.
   • The offer glistened with potential, but he remained cautious.

   Synonymegleamglitterglowshinesparkle