Glinting: meaning, definitions and examples
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glinting
[ ˈɡlɪntɪŋ ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.