Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

glister

verb
/ˈɡlɪstər/
Definition
To shine with a sparkling light; to glitter.
Examples
  • The morning dew made the grass glister in the sunlight.
  • Her eyes seemed to glister with joy as she received the good news.
  • Stars glister in the night sky, adding to the beauty of the universe.
Meaning
Glister refers to the act of reflecting light in a way that gives off a bright, shimmering effect, often used in poetic contexts to describe something that shines beautifully.
Synonyms
  • shine
  • glitter
  • sparkle
  • gleam
  • twinkle