glint

//ɡlɪnt//
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Visual representation of glint

Noun

glintSingular
glintsPlural
1

A small, brief flash of light, especially one reflected from a shiny surface.

I saw a glint of sunlight on the water.

2

A brief or faint indication of a quality or emotion, especially in someone's eyes.

There was a mischievous glint in her eyes when she told the joke.

Verb

glintInfinitive
glintPresent tense
glintedPast tense
glintedPast participle
glintingPresent participle
glintsThird-person singular
1

To give out or reflect small flashes of light.

The sunlight glinted off the surface of the lake.

2

(of eyes) To shine with a particular emotion.

Her eyes glinted with mischief as she planned the surprise.