HyperDic: glint

English > 4 senses of the word glint:
VERBperceptionglint, glitter, glisten, gleam, shinebe shiny, as if wet
perceptionglint, glance, peekthrow a glance at
NOUNeventglint, flicker, sparka momentary flash of light
attributeglinta spatially localized brightness
glint > pronunciation
Soundsglih'nt
Rhymesament ... varmint: 39 rhymes with ihnt...
English > glint: 4 senses > noun 1, event
MeaningA momentary flash of light.
Synonymsflicker, spark
BroaderflashA sudden intense burst of radiant energy
Spanishcentelleo
Verbsglintbe shiny, as if wet
English > glint: 4 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningA spatially localized brightness.
BroaderbrightnessThe location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
English > glint: 4 senses > verb 1, perception
MeaningBe shiny, as if wet.
PatternSomething ----s
ModelLights glint on the horizon; The horizon is glinting with lights
Synonymsglitter, glisten, gleam, shine
Narrowershimmergive off a shimmering reflection, as of silk
spangleGlitter as if covered with spangles
Broaderlook, appear, seemGive a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
Spanishbrillar, centellear, destellar, fulgurar, relucir, resplandecer, rutilar
Catalanbrillar, centellejar, espurnejar, fulgurar, llampurnar, lluir, relluir, resplendir, rutilar
Nounsglinta momentary flash of light
English > glint: 4 senses > verb 2, perception
MeaningThrow a glance at; take a brief look at.
PatternSomebody ----s PP
Synonymsglance, peek
Broaderlookperceive with attention
Spanishdivisar, mirar, ojear
Catalanalbirar, entreveure

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