Glisten
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡlɪsən/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Glisten is a verb meaning (intransitive, of a wet or greasy surface) To reflect light with a glittering luster; to sparkle, coruscate, glint or flash.
Meaning
(intransitive, of a wet or greasy surface) To reflect light with a glittering luster; to sparkle, coruscate, glint or flash.
More Meanings
- A glistening shine from a wet surface.
Example Sentences
The sun was fierce, the land seemed to glisten and drip with steam.
In his clear northern flesh and his fair hair was a glisten like sunshine refracted through crystals of ice.
Word Forms
- glistens
- glistening
- glistened
Synonyms for glisten
Depending on context, synonyms include coruscate, flash, gleam, glitter, luster, sheen.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include glitter, glister, scintillation, sparkle, gleam, glint.
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