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verb glis·ter \ ˈgli-stər \

Definition of glister

glistered; glistering play \ˈgli-st(ə-)riŋ\
intransitive verb
: glitter
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glister

noun

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Examples of glister in a Sentence

  1. the dew glistered in the soft light of the early morning

Origin and Etymology of glister

Middle English glistren; akin to Old English glisian

glister Synonyms

Synonyms

coruscate, flame, flash, glance, gleam, glimmer, glint, glisten, glitter, luster (or lustre), scintillate, shimmer, spangle, sparkle, twinkle, wink, winkle;

Related Words

beam, radiate, shine;

bedazzle, blind, daze, dazzle;

blaze, burn, flare, glare, glow;

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