glister

verb

glis·​ter ˈgli-stər 

glistered; glistering ˈgli-st(ə-)riŋ 

intransitive verb

: glitter

glister noun

Synonyms

• coruscate
• flame
• flash
• glance
• gleam
• glimmer
• glint
• glisten
• glitter
• luster
• lustre
• scintillate
• shimmer
• spangle
• sparkle
• twinkle
• wink
• winkle

Examples of glister in a Sentence

the dew glistered in the soft light of the early morning

Word History

Etymology

Middle English glistren; akin to Old English glisian

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

glister

verb

glis·​ter ˈglis-tər 

glistered; glistering -t(ə-)riŋ 

: glisten

glister noun