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glint

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Noun — A brief flash of light, often reflected off something shiny.

How to use glint

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a glint in his eye glint of sunlight metallic glint

Etymology

Borrowed from Scots glint, from Middle English glenten, "to shine or flash," and reintroduced into wider literary English by the poet Robert Burns.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “glint” mean?

The word “glint” means a brief flash of light, often reflected off something shiny. In plain terms, a quick, sharp flash of reflected light, or a similarly sharp look in someone's eyes.

How do you pronounce “glint”?

“Glint” is pronounced glihnt (/ɡlɪnt/ in IPA).

How do you use “glint” in a sentence?

Here is “glint” used in a sentence: “There was a glint of metal in the grass — someone had dropped a coin.”

What part of speech is “glint”?

Depending on how it is used, “glint” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “glint” come from?

The word “glint” comes from Middle English. Borrowed from Scots glint, from Middle English glenten, "to shine or flash," and reintroduced into wider literary English by the poet Robert Burns.

How many meanings does “glint” have?

“Glint” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a brief flash of light, often reflected off something shiny.

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