glitten
glit·ten
glitten · glittens · glittened · glittening
To glisten, to reflect, to shimmerTo glisten, to reflect, to shimmer.
/ˈɡlɪtn̩/
Meaning
1 senses(archaic)To glisten, to reflect, to shimmer.
Origin
From Middle English glitenen, from Old English glitnian, perhaps from Proto-Germanic *glitFrom Middle English glitenen, from Old English glitnian, perhaps from Proto-Germanic *glitinōną, from a root cognate with Old Norse glitra + Proto-Germanic *-inōną. Ultimately from *ǵʰel- (“to shine, shimmer, glow”). Related to Old English glisnian (“to glisten”), Old English glīdan (“to glide”). Largely displaced by glitter.
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Forms
glittens, glittening, glittened, glittenedLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle