Definitions for glisten

glisten glis·ten

Spelling: [glis-uh n]
IPA: /ˈglɪs ən/

Glisten is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 226 anagrams from letters in glisten (egilnst).

Definitions for glisten

noun

  1. a glistening; sparkle.

verb (used without object)

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

Origin of glisten

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

Examples for glisten

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for glisten
Scrable

8

Words with friends

11

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