Kumislap (en. Glimmer)

ku-mi-slap

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To emit light or sparkle.
The stars glimmered in the dark sky.
Ang mga bituin ay kumislap sa madilim na kalangitan.
To penetrate light through something.
The sunlight glimmered on the surface of the water.
Kumislap ang sikat ng araw sa ibabaw ng tubig.

Etymology

From the root 'kislap' meaning bright or shining.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sparkled eyes
Began to shine or show signs of joy or interest.
kumislap ang mata

Related Words

glimmer
A quick flash of light.
kislap
brightness
The quality of being bright or visible.
liwanag

Slang Meanings

Sparkling like a star
I'm really captivated by his/her eyes that sparkle.
Gandang-ganda ako sa kanyang mga mata na kumikislap.
Sparkled happily
Her face sparkled when she saw her gift.
Kumislap ang kanyang mukha nang makita niya ang regalo niya.
Flashy outfit
Her outfit was so flashy at the party, everyone was looking!
Sobrang kumikislap ng outfit niya sa party, lahat nakatingin!