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1. to reflect light with a brilliant, sparkling luster; sparkle. 2. to make a brilliant show. n. 3. a sparkling reflected light or luster. 4. showy splendor. 5. tiny pieces of sparkling material, used for decoration. [1300–50; Middle English < Old Norse glitra; compare Old English glitenian, Old High German glīzan to shine, glitter]
glis· ter ˈglis-tər. glistered; glistering -t (ə-)riŋ. : glisten. glister noun. Love words? Need even more definitions? Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free! Merriam-Webster unabridged.
There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb glister, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun glister. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Definition of glister verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
glister in British English. (ˈɡlɪstə ) verb, noun. an archaic word for glitter. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Derived forms. glisteringly (ˈglisteringly) adverb.
GLISTER - All you need to know about it | Collins English Dictionary. Summary Definitions Synonyms Pronunciation Collocations Conjugations Sentences Grammar. Definitions of 'glister' Archaic. glisten. [...] More. Conjugations of 'glister' present simple: I glister, you glister [...] past simple: I glistered, you glistered [...]
