glint
8 synonyms for glint, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A brief flash of light, often reflected off something shiny.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A brief flash of light, often reflected off something shiny.
“There was a glint of metal in the grass — someone had dropped a coin.”
How to use glint
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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.
Full origin of glint →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.
