Past tense of glisten
regular verb
The past tense of glisten is glistened. The past participle is also glistened.
Forms of glisten
| Base form (V1) | glisten /ˈɡlɪsən/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | glistened |
| Past participle (V3) | glistened |
| Present participle | glistening |
| Third person singular | glistens |
Glistened in a sentence
- The boat's wake left two strands of white water that glistened in the moonlight.From the entry white water
- The gourmet 'treat' glistened repellently. I wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot chopstick.From the entry repellently
- The sunlight glistened in the dew on the web.From the entry web
- A brief sparkle glistened in Jasmine's eyes as she remembered the sick little girl.2014, Kitty Margo, Lynna's Destiny, Isleworth: Buttercup Publishing, page 161. From the entry presh
- And I told him everything; his perfect teeth glistened, a dimple flattered his flawless butt-chin.2006, Carol Weston, Melanie in Manhattan, page 261. From the entry butt-chin
Meaning of glisten
- verb To reflect light with a glittering luster; to sparkle, coruscate, glint or flash.
- noun A glistening shine from a wet surface.
Questions about the past tense of glisten
- What is the past tense of glisten?
- The past tense of glisten is glistened.
- What is the past participle of glisten?
- The past participle of glisten is glistened.
- Is glisten a regular or irregular verb?
- Glisten is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.
Source and license
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