noun
definition
A short flash of light.
example
I saw the glint of metal as he raised the gun.
verb
definition
To flash or gleam briefly.
example
A wedding ring glinted on her finger.
definition
To glance; to peep forth, as a flower from the bud; to glitter.
definition
To cause to flash or gleam; to reflect.
definition
To dry; to wither.
example
The sun glints grass and corn.
adjective
definition
(of a blade) Not sharp; dull.
example
The knife is glint.
Examples of glint in a Sentence
Finally he sat up, a glint of humor in his eyes.
A glint of triumph lit her gaze, and she added with arrogance, "But you can never command me."
His smile was polite, but the eyes held a glint of humor.
The glint in her eyes warned him.
That pleased smile was on his lips again and his eyes held a glint of humor.
Through the smoke glimpses could be caught of something black--probably men--and at times the glint of bayonets.
His dark eyes held a glint of humor.
The gray eyes held a glint of something more than humor, but his lips twisted into a satirical smile.
The first glint of light is a letter, dated the 23rd of September, from Frederick III.
She choked back a sob and saw the glint of starlight off a knife on the ground.
Mr. Chamberlin initiated me into the mysteries of tree and wild-flower, until with the little ear of love I heard the flow of sap in the oak, and saw the sun glint from leaf to leaf.
He let go and as she turned, she saw something glint in his hand.
He tipped his hat at Cassie, a glint of humor in his eyes.
She thought she saw the glint of weapons lining his trench.
His eyes held a glint of humor.
His smile was sardonic, yet his eyes held a glint of humor.
Her legs dangled helplessly in the air, and he saw the glint of tears on her face.
Alex recovered quickly and looked at Carmen, a glint of humor and approval in his eyes.
His nose was crooked and his eyes were shallow with a strange, mischievous glint in them.
Spike, the evil glint gone from his eyes, looked at me.
I could see the glint in his eye; Percy was going to enjoy the day.
Commissioned salespeople with a sale-hungry glint in their eyes will steer you to the units that provide the largest commissions.
The only thing that might be noticed is a glint of them in the sun.
The color is light and almost ethereal, touched by a glint of gold but finishing as a pearlescent white.
Just as you might add streaks of black or red to your hair for your scary costume, you can add a golden glint to your look with a spritz of metallic, temporary spray-on color.
Lace, beading, shimmer and the glint of crystals can only begin to describe this line of girls' dresses.
The bezel is scalloped, which should help it glint in the light and create a striking reflection that will grab the attention of others.
Zippers on a fishnet stocking might blend in with a same-color design or glint in silver or gold, but they can provide more ease in fit as well as a stylish accent.
A glint of humor came into his eyes.
His eyes held a glint of humor that never crossed his lips.