Definitions for glistens

glistens glis·ten

Spelling: [glis-uh n]
IPA: /ˈglɪs ən/

Glistens is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 277 anagrams from letters in glistens (egilnsst).

Definitions for glistens

noun

  1. a glistening; sparkle.

verb (used without object)

  1. to reflect a sparkling light or a faint intermittent glow; shine lustrously.

Origin of glistens

before 1000; Middle English glis(t)nen (v.), Old English glisnian, derivative of glisian to glitter; see -en1

Examples for glistens

I exclaimed, and tears, such as glisten in the eyes of childhood, gathered in mine.

The sun was fierce, the land seemed to glisten and drip with steam.

How fine the breast-plates and helmets of those Cuirassiers glisten in the sun!

And see the glisten of that glacier in the haze, like a star in the veil of a bride!

I wanted the whole dress to glisten, so I used a lace with silver thread in it.

They shall shine like fire, and glisten like the most beautiful scarlet.

In asking, he removed his hat, glanced at its glisten, put it on again.

When it begins to glisten, add the onion and sauté until it is soft and slightly golden, about five minutes.

The dew in the meadows and the pearls on the wings of butterflies began to glisten.

Her tiny, 5-foot frame and pale white prison skin seemed to glisten with anguish.

Word Value for glistens
Scrable

8

Words with friends

11

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