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glinting

 

[ ˈɡlɪntɪŋ ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

in a shiny or sparkling way

Shining brightly and briefly; sparkling.

Synonyms

gleaming, glistening, shiny, sparkling

Examples of usage

  • The glinting sun reflected off the water.
  • Her glinting eyes showed excitement.
Context #2 | Noun

a brief flash of light

A small flash of light, especially as reflected from a shiny surface.

Synonyms

flash, glimmer, sparkle, twinkle

Examples of usage

  • The glinting of the metal caught his eye.
  • The glinting of the diamond was mesmerizing.

Translations

Translations of the word "glinting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cintilante

🇮🇳 चमकता हुआ

🇩🇪 glänzend

🇮🇩 berkilau

🇺🇦 блискучий

🇵🇱 błyszczący

🇯🇵 きらめく

🇫🇷 scintillant

🇪🇸 reluciente

🇹🇷 parıldayan

🇰🇷 반짝이는

🇸🇦 متلألئ

🇨🇿 třpytivý

🇸🇰 lesknúci sa

🇨🇳 闪闪发光的

🇸🇮 sijoč

🇮🇸 glitrandi

🇰🇿 жылтыраған

🇬🇪 მბრწყინავი

🇦🇿 parıldayan

🇲🇽 reluciente

Etymology

The word 'glinting' originates from the Middle English word 'glinten,' which means 'to shine or gleam.' Over time, it has evolved to describe something that shines brightly and briefly, often in a sparkling manner. The use of 'glinting' to describe a brief flash of light is commonly seen in literature and poetry, adding a touch of visual imagery to the writing.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,923, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.