GLISTEN Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word glisten. (close relations)
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| glitter | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the quality of shining with a bright reflected light • the occurrence of a small flash or spark verb • be shiny, as if wet | ||||||
| gleam | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an appearance of reflected light • a flash of light (especially reflected light) verb • be shiny, as if wet • shine brightly, like a star or a light • to shine with faint or brief light | ||||||
| sparkle | verbv | |||||
noun • merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance • the occurrence of a small flash or spark • the quality of shining with a bright reflected light verb • reflect brightly • be lively or brilliant or exhibit virtuosity • emit or produce sparks • become bubbly or frothy or foaming | ||||||
| shimmer | verbv | |||||
noun • a weak and tremulous light verb • shine with a weak or fitful light • give off a shimmering reflection, as of silk | ||||||
| twinkle | verbv | |||||
noun • a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash • merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance verb • gleam or glow intermittently • emit or reflect light in a flickering manner | ||||||
| glint | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||
noun • a momentary flash of light • a spatially localized brightness verb • be shiny, as if wet • throw a glance at; take a brief look at | ||||||
| glister | verbv | |||||
noun • the quality of shining with a bright reflected light | ||||||
| scintillation | nounn | |||||
noun • (physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle • a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash • a brilliant display of wit • the quality of shining with a bright reflected light • the twinkling of the stars caused when changes in the density of the earth's atmosphere produce uneven refraction of starlight | ||||||
| shine | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light verb • be bright by reflecting or casting light • emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light • be shiny, as if wet • be distinguished or eminent • be clear and obvious • have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink • throw or flash the light of (a lamp) • touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly • experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion • make (a surface) shine | ||||||
