Definition

1. Noun:

   • A small, brief flash of light: A "glint" is a quick, bright flash of light, often reflected from a shiny surface.
   • A brief expression or sign: A "glint" can also refer to a very brief show of a particular emotion or quality, especially in someone's eyes.

2. Verb:

   • To shine with small, bright flashes: To "glint" means to give out or reflect small, bright flashes of light.
   • To look briefly or quickly: To "glint" can mean to look at something with a quick, often sharp, glance.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • I saw a glint of sunlight on the distant window.
  • There was a mischievous glint in his eye when he told the joke.

• Verb:

  • The metal ring glinted in the candlelight.
  • Her eyes glinted with amusement as she listened.

Advanced Usage

• "to catch a glint of (something)": to see a brief flash or sign of something.
  • I caught a glint of recognition in her expression.

Variants and Related Words

• Glinting (adj): shining with small flashes of light.
  • The glinting surface of the lake was beautiful.

Synonyms

• Sparkle: to shine with bright points of light.
• Flash: a sudden, brief burst of bright light.
• Gleam: to shine brightly, especially with reflected light.
• Glisten: to shine, especially from a wet or polished surface.

Phrasal Verbs

(This word is not commonly used in phrasal verb constructions.)

Related Idioms

• A glint in someone's eye: a sign of a particular emotion or idea, often a secret or mischievous one.
  • He had a glint in his eye that suggested he knew more than he was saying.

Noun

1. a spatially localized brightness
2. a momentary flash of light

Verb

1. throw a glance at; take a brief look at
   • She only glanced at the paper
   • I only peeked--I didn't see anything interesting
2. be shiny, as if wet
   • His eyes were glistening