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glint

NounIntransitive VerbTransitive Verb

Meanings

Noun

A small flash of light reflected from a shiny surface.

"A glint of sunlight caught the mirror."

Noun

A brief flash of a particular emotion, such as mischief or anger, visible in someone's eyes.

"There was a glint of amusement in her eyes as she spoke."

Intransitive Verb

[~]

To give off small flashes of light.

"The dew on the grass glinted in the morning sun."

Transitive Verb

[~ something]

To reflect small flashes of light from a surface.

"The gold coins glinted in the dim light of the cave."

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