To sparkle or shine; especially, to shine with a mild, subdued, and fitful luster; to emit a soft, scintillating light; to gleam; as, the glistening stars
to reflect light with a glittering luster; to sparkle, corruscate, glint or flash
If something glistens, it shines, usually because it is wet or oily. The calm sea glistened in the sunlight Darcy's face was white and glistening with sweat. to shine and look wet or oily glisten with
reflecting light; "glistening bodies of swimmers"; "the horse's glossy coat"; "lustrous auburn hair"; "saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet"; "shining white enamel