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1glint

verb \ˈglint\

: to shine in small bright flashes

Full Definition of GLINT

intransitive verb
1
a archaic :  to glance off an object
b of rays of light :  to be reflected at an angle from a surface
2
:  to give off reflection in brilliant flashes; also :  gleam
3
:  to look quickly or briefly :  glance
4
:  to appear briefly or faintly
transitive verb
:  to cause to glint
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Origin of GLINT

Middle English, to dart obliquely, glint, alteration of glenten, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Swedish dialect glänta to clear up; akin to Old High German glanz bright, Old English geolu yellow — more at yellow
First Known Use: 14th century

Synonym Discussion of GLINT

flash, gleam, glint, sparkle, glitter, glisten, glimmer, shimmer mean to send forth light. flash implies a sudden outburst of bright light <lightning flashed>. gleam suggests a steady light seen through an obscuring medium or against a dark background <lights gleamed in the valley>. glint implies a cold glancing light <glinting steel>. sparkle suggests innumerable moving points of bright light <the sparkling waters>. glitter connotes a brilliant sparkling or gleaming <glittering diamonds>. glisten applies to the soft sparkle from a wet or oily surface <glistening wet sidewalk>. glimmer suggests a faint or wavering gleam <a distant glimmering light>. shimmer means shining with a wavering light <a shimmering satin dress>.

2glint

noun

: a small flash of light

: a small amount of emotion seen in a person's eyes

Full Definition of GLINT

1
:  a tiny bright flash of light
2
:  a brief or faint manifestation :  glimmer <a glint of recognition>; also :  a trace of emotion expressed through the eyes <a steely glint in his eye>

First Known Use of GLINT

14th century
GLINT Defined for Kids

1glint

verb \ˈglint\
glint·edglint·ing

Definition of GLINT for Kids

:  to shine with tiny bright flashes

2glint

noun

Definition of GLINT for Kids

:  a brief flash

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