glint

American  

[glint] / glɪnt /

noun

1. a tiny, quick flash of light.

   Synonyms:

   glimmer, gleam

2. gleaming brightness; luster.

3. a brief or slight manifestation or occurrence; inkling; trace.

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verb (used without object)

1. to shine with a glint.

2. to move suddenly; dart.

verb (used with object)

1. to cause to glint; reflect.

glint British  

/ ɡlɪnt /

verb

1. to gleam or cause to gleam brightly

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noun

1. a bright gleam or flash

2. brightness or gloss

3. a brief indication

Related Words

See flash.

Etymology

Origin of glint

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English glint, variant of obsolete glent; compare Danish glente, Swedish dialect glänta “to glimpse, brighten”

Example Sentences

Netflix’s purchase of WBD would result in a “big market share” he says with a glint in his eye.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

Doug feverishly bangs out a script and Griff, who plans to star in the remake, calls it “a masterpiece,” though the demented glint in Mr. Black’s eyes assures us it’s anything but.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

There’s a glint of drama in that Neytiri doesn’t want to risk a custody skirmish with Spider’s biological father.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

"Being a safety steward, I'm supposed to be impartial - but how could I be last night?" he says, with a glint in his eye.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025

He studied me, a glint of suspicion reflecting in his keen gaze.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

Related Words

• gleam
• glimmer
• twinkle