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
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
[ 'gli-s&n ] (intransitive verb.) before 12th century. Middle English glistnen, from Old English glisnian; akin to Old English glisian to glitter, geolu yellow; more at YELLOW.