glint
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɡlɪnt/
KK: /glɪnt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To shine or reflect light in a small, bright flash.
Example
The diamond glinted in the sunlight.
Tense Forms
Past: glinted
Past Participle: glinted
Conversation
Did you see the way that diamond glinted in the sunlight?
Yeah, it was so beautiful!
I love how it can glint and catch your eye like that.
Absolutely! It makes everything feel a bit more special.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
gleam
flash
sparkle
Antonyms
dull
fade
dim
noun
Definition
A small, quick flash of light or a brief sparkle that catches the eye.
Example
The glint of the sun on the water was beautiful.
Conversation
Did you see that glint of sunlight on the water?
Yeah, it looked beautiful!
I love how a little glint can change the whole scene.
transitive verb
Definition
To make something shine or reflect light in a bright, sparkling way.
Example
The sun glinted off the surface of the water.
Tense Forms
Past: glinted
Past Participle: glinted
Conversation
Did you see how the sunlight glint off the lake this morning?
Yeah, it looked beautiful — like a million tiny mirrors.
I wish I could glint like that with my art.
Root Explanation
Glint originates from Middle English 'glinten', meaning to shine or gleam, which is derived from Old Norse 'glitra', meaning to glitter or shine. The word describes a brief flash of light or a sparkle.
Memory Tip
Imagine a quick flash of light that 'glitters' — that's what glint means.
Visually Confused Words
aglint
lint
linty
linet
glent
giant
flint
clint