Pronunciation: /ɡlɪnt/
noun a brief flash or gleam of light
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
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.
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.
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