/ Dictionary / Index G glisten: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: glis•ten Pronunciation: (glis'un), [key] — v.i. to reflect a sparkling light or a faint intermittent glow; shine lustrously. —n. a glistening; sparkle. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: glisten (Thesaurus) glissando glister Related Content Daily Word Quiz: sinister Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language