Pronunciation: /ɡlɪnt/

Definitions of glint

noun a brief flash or gleam of light

Example Sentences

A1 The sun's glint on the water was beautiful.

A2 I saw a glint of light coming from the window.

B1 The glint in his eyes showed excitement.

B2 The glint of the diamond ring caught everyone's attention.

C1 The glint of intelligence in her eyes was unmistakable.

C2 The glint of mischief in his smile hinted at his playful nature.

verb to give out or reflect small flashes of light

Example Sentences

A1 The sun glinted off the water, making it sparkle.

A2 She glinted with mischief in her eyes as she played a prank on her friend.

B1 The detective's eyes glinted with determination as he vowed to solve the case.

B2 The jewels in the crown glinted in the dim light of the museum.

C1 The athlete's eyes glinted with anticipation as he prepared for the championship race.

C2 The metal sculpture glinted in the sunlight, casting intricate patterns on the ground.

Examples of glint in a Sentence

formal The sun's glint off the water created a beautiful reflection.

informal I caught a glint of gold in the antique shop window.

slang She gave me a glint in her eye that told me she was up to no good.

figurative His smile had a glint of mischief in it.

Grammatical Forms of glint

past tense

glinted

plural

glints

comparative

more glint

superlative

most glint

present tense

glints

future tense

will glint

perfect tense

has glinted

continuous tense

is glinting

singular

glint

positive degree

glint

infinitive

to glint

gerund

glinting

participle

glinted

Origin and Evolution of glint

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'glint' originated from Middle English 'glenten' which means to shine or gleam.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'glint' has retained its original meaning of a quick flash of light or a gleam, but it has also come to be used metaphorically to describe a brief or slight indication of something.