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   glister

   /ˈɡlɪstə/

   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

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   What does Glister mean?

   • The glister of the profit that was supposed to have ensued to Scotsmen blinded many men's eyes at the first sight. A glowworm is not discerned in the sunshine, though it glister in the dark. Glister definition: to glisten; glitter.. See examples of GLISTER used in a sentence.

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   What does Glitter mean?

   • [VERB] Glitter consists of tiny shining pieces of metal. It is glued to things for decoration. Decorate the tunic with sequins or glitter. You can use glitter to refer to superficial attractiveness or to the excitement connected with something.

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   What is a synonym for 'glistering'?

   • Synonyms for glistering: pale, palish. 'Glistering' can also mean 'to shoot forth bursts of light'. For example, 'the dew glistered in the soft light of the early morning'.

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   What does glisten mean?

   • To glisten. n. Glitter; brilliance. [Middle English glisteren, probably from Middle Dutch glinsteren or Middle Low German glisteren; see ghel- in Indo-European roots .] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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   Glister is a verb that means to glisten or shine, or a noun that means the same. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and etymology of glister from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   the quality of shining with a bright reflected light

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   Glister is an archaic word for glitter, meaning to sparkle or shine. Learn how to use it in sentences, find synonyms and related words, and explore its origin and usage.

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   Glister is a verb that means to shine brightly with little flashes of light, like a diamond. It is often used in the idiom all that glitters is not gold, meaning not everything that seems good is actually good.

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   Glister is an archaic word for glitter, meaning a sparkling reflected light or luster. Find out the origin, pronunciation, and usage of glister and its synonyms in this online dictionary.

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