Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   Glis·ter

   /ˈɡlistər/

   

   verb

   • 1. sparkle; glitter: "the wedding ring caught the light, glistering brightly"

   noun

   • 1. a sparkle.

   Word Origin late Middle English: probably from Middle Low German glistern or Middle Dutch glisteren.

   Scrabble Points: 8

   • G

     2

   • L

     1

   • I

     1

   • S

     1

   • T

     1

   • E

     1

   • R

     1

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › glisterGlister Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › glister

   • Cached

   glister noun. Synonyms. coruscate. flame. flash. glance. gleam. glimmer. glint. glisten. glitter. luster. lustre. scintillate. shimmer. spangle. sparkle. twinkle. winkle. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of glister in a Sentence. the dew glistered in the soft light of the early morning. Word History. Etymology.

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › glisterGLISTER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › glister

   • Cached

   Glister definition: to glisten; glitter.. See examples of GLISTER used in a sentence.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › glisterGlister - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › glister

   Definitions of glister. noun. the quality of shining with a bright reflected light. synonyms: glisten, glitter, scintillation, sparkle. see more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGLISTER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   glister in British English. (ˈɡlɪstə ) verb, noun. an archaic word for glitter. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Derived forms. glisteringly (ˈglisteringly) adverb.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › glisterGlister - definition of glister by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com › glister

   • Cached

   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]

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishglister verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › english

   • Cached

   (saying) not everything that seems good, attractive, etc. is actually good, etc. Check pronunciation: glister. Definition of glister verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryGLISTER - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

   www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionary

   • Cached

   A complete guide to the word "GLISTER": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

9. premium-oxforddictionaries-com.libproxy.ucl.ac.uk › definition › englishglister - definition of glister in English from the Oxford ...

   premium-oxforddictionaries-com.libproxy.ucl.ac.uk › definition › english

   • Cached

   glister. Pronunciation: /ˈɡlɪstə/. literary. verb. [no object] sparkle; glitter: the wedding ring caught the light, glistering brightly. More example sentences Synonyms. noun. a sparkle.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › glisterGlister Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    www.yourdictionary.com › glister

    • Cached

    noun. glisters. Glitter; brilliance. American Heritage.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › glister_nglister, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

    www.oed.com › dictionary › glister_n

    • Cached

    There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun glister. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.