I. ˈgli-s ə n intransitive verb
( glis·tened ; glis·ten·ing ˈgli-s ə n-iŋ)
Etymology: Middle English glistnen, from Old English glisnian; akin to Old English glisian to glitter, geolu yellow — more at yellow
Date: before 12th century
: to give off a sparkling or lustrous reflection of or as if of a moist or polished surface
Synonyms: see flash
II. noun
Date: 1840
: glitter , sparkle