the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
Used in a Sentence
glister
How to use glister in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for glister.
Editorial note
Notably Shakespeare uses the word "glisters" in the first phrase.
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Quick take
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for glister.
noun
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
See also: glitter, glisten, scintillation, sparkle
Example sentences
Notably Shakespeare uses the word "glisters" in the first phrase.
>gold, which glitters, is not goldthat's the poetic point"All that glisters is not gold— Often have you heard that told.
It seems to be an American English thing, though the seminal example comes from Shakespeare:"All that glisters is not gold".
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use glister in a sentence?
Notably Shakespeare uses the word "glisters" in the first phrase.
What does glister mean?
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
What part of speech is glister?
glister is commonly used as noun.