glister

verb

glis·​ter ˈgli-stər How to pronounce glister (audio)
glistered; glistering ˈgli-st(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce glister (audio)
Synonyms of glisternext

intransitive verb

: glitter
glister noun

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of glister was in the 14th century

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glistening

glister

glisteringly

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“Glister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glister. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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glister

verb
glis·​ter ˈglis-tər How to pronounce glister (audio)
glistered; glistering -t(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce glister (audio)
: glisten
glister noun
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