noun / verb

glint

GLINT/ɡlˈɪnt/

A tiny sudden reflection of light.

A tiny glint of sunlight flashes on the silver ring.

A tiny bright flash of sunlight on a silver ring, tight object-only view.

Etymology

glintMiddle Englishto gleam, flash, glisten

Glint apparently preserves an older verb descended from glenten, “gleam” or “flash.” The noun turns that shining action into a single small, quick flash of light.

In context

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A glint of light flashed in Qin Feng's eyes.

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More examples

Broken glass glints in the afternoon sun.
She spotted a glint of metal beneath the leaves.
His watch glinted as he reached for the door.

Forms

glint · glints · glinted · glinting

Similar words

gleam: Often a softer or steadier light, not a sudden reflection.
flash: A sudden burst of light, not necessarily small or reflected.
sparkle: Suggests lively, repeated points of light rather than one reflection.