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Definition of Glisten
1. Noun. The quality of shining with a bright reflected light.
Exact synonyms: Glister, Glitter, Scintillation, Sparkle
Generic synonyms: Brightness
Derivative terms: Glitter, Glittery, Scintillate, Sparkle
Generic synonyms: Brightness
Derivative terms: Glitter, Glittery, Scintillate, Sparkle
2. Verb. Be shiny, as if wet. "The horizon is glistening with lights"; "His eyes were glistening"
Exact synonyms: Gleam, Glint, Glitter, Shine
Generic synonyms: Appear, Look, Seem
Specialized synonyms: Spangle, Shimmer
Derivative terms: Glint, Glitter
Generic synonyms: Appear, Look, Seem
Specialized synonyms: Spangle, Shimmer
Derivative terms: Glint, Glitter
Definition of Glisten
1. v. i. To sparkle or shine; especially, to shine with a mild, subdued, and fitful luster; to emit a soft, scintillating light; to gleam; as, the glistening stars.
Definition of Glisten
1. to shine by reflection [v -ED, -ING, -S]