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Meaning of glints
The primary meaning of the word "glints" refers to a small, brief sparkle or shine, often of light.
Etymology of glints
The word "glints" originates from the Old English word "glencan," which means to shine or glitter, and is related to the Old Norse word "glent," meaning a spark or glitter
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a brief, shining appearance, and its meaning has evolved over time to include figurative uses, such as a glimpse of an idea or emotion
Synonyms
sparkles
shines
twinkles
glimmers
glows
flashes
beams
radiates
dazzles
gleams
sparklers
flashes
flickers
shimmer
shines
luminesces
illuminates
lights
glimmerings
scintillas
coruscates
glimmered
sparkled
twinkling
glittering
lustrous
glowing
beaming
radiant
resplendent
dazzling
fulgent
luminous
incandescent
Definitions
- A small, brief sparkle or shine, typically of light reflected from a surface
- * A brief, fleeting appearance or glimpse of something
Usage Examples
- The diamond necklace gave off glints of light as she moved
- * A glint of tears appeared in her eyes as she said goodbye
- * The sun's glints on the water created a dazzling display
Antonyms
dullness
dimness
darkness
gloom
gloominess
murk
murkiness
somberness
bleakness
dullness
lackluster
matness
flatness
monotony
uniformity
sameness
dullards
obscurity
faintness
indistinctness
vagueness
ambiguity
nebulousness
unclearness