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glint

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: glint

1
nv
a momentary flash of light
be shiny, as if wet
2
v
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: glint
1

n a momentary flash of light

Synonyms:
flicker, spark
Type of:
flash
a sudden intense burst of radiant energy

n a spatially localized brightness

Type of:
brightness
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white

v be shiny, as if wet

Synonyms:
gleam, glisten, glitter, shine
Types:
spangle
glitter as if covered with spangles
shimmer
give off a shimmering reflection, as of silk
Type of:
appear, look, seem
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
2

v throw a glance at; take a brief look at

Synonyms:
glance, peek
Type of:
look
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
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