Glinted: meaning, definitions and examples

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glinted

 

[ ɡlɪntɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

light reflection

Glinted is the past tense of the verb glint, which means to give out or reflect small flashes of light. This term often describes the way light can bounce off shiny surfaces, creating a sparkling effect. It is commonly used in literature and conversation when referring to light reflecting off objects like water, metal, or glass. The action can denote a momentary or quick shine that captures attention. Additionally, glinted can metaphorically describe someone's eyes or expression when they show sudden cleverness or interest.

Synonyms

gleamed, shimmered, sparkled, twinkled

Examples of usage

  • The diamond glinted in the sunlight.
  • Her eyes glinted with mischief.
  • The lake glinted like a mirror.
  • A glinting sword caught his attention.
  • Stars glinted in the night sky.

Translations

Translations of the word "glinted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brilhou

🇮🇳 चमकना

🇩🇪 glänzte

🇮🇩 berkilau

🇺🇦 блищав

🇵🇱 błyszczał

🇯🇵 きらめいた

🇫🇷 étincelait

🇪🇸 destelló

🇹🇷 parıldadı

🇰🇷 반짝였다

🇸🇦 لمع

🇨🇿 zablýskl

🇸🇰 zablýskol

🇨🇳 闪光

🇸🇮 zablestel

🇮🇸 glitnaði

🇰🇿 жарқ етті

🇬🇪 ბრწყინავდა

🇦🇿 parıldadı

🇲🇽 destelló

Word origin

The word 'glint' has its roots in Middle English, coming from the verb 'glinten', meaning 'to shine' or 'to gleam'. This verb is believed to have derived from the Old Norse word 'glitra', which means to shine or to glimmer. The transition into modern English saw variations in spelling and usage, including forms like 'glent' or 'glinting'. The evolution of the word reflects its use in describing light phenomena and has been adopted into various contexts, typically associated with a fleeting shine or sparkle. As a result, 'glinted', the past participle form, is used extensively to convey the image of light reflecting off surfaces, which adds visual imagery to both poetic and narrative descriptions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,052, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.