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Glint

/ɡlɪnt/

A short flash of light.

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📖 Definitions of "Glint"

noun

1
A short flash of light.
"I saw the glint of metal as he raised the gun."

verb

1
To flash or gleam briefly.
"A wedding ring glinted on her finger."
2
To glance; to peep forth, as a flower from the bud; to glitter.
3
To cause to flash or gleam; to reflect.
4
To dry; to wither.
"The sun glints grass and corn."

adjective

1
(of a blade) Not sharp; dull.
"The knife is glint."

🔄 Synonyms of "Glint"

9 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
gleamnoun	(intransitive) To shine, especially in an indistinct or intermittent manner; to glisten, to glitter.
glancenoun	(transitive) To turn (one's eyes or look) at something, often briefly.
sparknoun	A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire, resulting from an electrical surge or excessive heat created by friction.
peeknoun	A quick glance or look.
flickernoun	(intransitive) To burn or shine unsteadily, or with a wavering light.
shineverb	(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
glistenverb	(intransitive, of a wet or greasy surface) To reflect light with a glittering luster; to sparkle, coruscate, glint or flash.
glitternoun	To sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam.
flashnoun	(transitive) To cause to shine briefly or intermittently.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Glint"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
gleamnoun	(countable) An appearance of light, especially one which is indistinct or small, or short-lived.
glistennoun	A glistening shine from a wet surface.
glitternoun	A bright, sparkling light; shininess or brilliance.
shinenoun	Excellence in quality or appearance; splendour.
flickernoun	An unsteady flash of light.
sparknoun	A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire, resulting from an electrical surge or excessive heat created by friction.
glancenoun	(also figuratively) A brief or cursory look.
flashnoun	A sudden, short, temporary burst of light.
peeknoun	A quick glance or look.
lusternoun	The ability or condition of shining with reflected light; sheen, gleam, gloss, sparkle, shine, etc.
glentnoun	Archaic form of glint. [A short flash of light, usually when reflected off a shiny surface.]
glimnoun	(archaic, slang) A light; a candle; a lantern; a fire.
gliftnoun	Alternative form of gliff. [(Scotland, archaic) A quick glance.]
gladenoun	An open passage through a wood; a grassy open or cleared space in a forest.
gleemnoun	Misspelling of gleam. [(countable) An appearance of light, especially one which is indistinct or small, or short-lived.]
glinseverb	Obsolete form of glimpse. [(transitive) To see or view (someone, or something tangible) briefly and incompletely.]
glistren	—
gleamenoun	Obsolete form of gleam. [(countable) An appearance of light, especially one which is indistinct or small, or short-lived.]
glowernoun	An angry glare or stare.
glistenernoun	One who or that which glistens.