Glisten and Glare

Glisten

Glisten verb - To shoot forth bursts of light.
Usage example: this seemingly dull opal really glistens in full light
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Synonyms for Glisten

Glare is a synonym for glisten in shine topic. In some cases you can use "Glare" instead the word "Glisten" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like shimmer, sparkle.

Nearby Words: glistening, glistened

Glare

Glare noun - The steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible.
Usage example: the sudden glare of the squad car's headlights in my rearview mirror

Glisten is a synonym for glare in shine topic. You can use "Glisten" instead the word "Glare" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as sparkle.

Nearby Words: glaring, glared
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