glint
a quick, small bright light you see for a moment
a small, quick flash of light, especially one reflected from a shiny surface
to shine for a moment with a small bright light
to produce small, quick flashes of light, especially by reflecting light from a shiny surface
a small, brief sign that someone feels something
a slight, brief sign of a particular feeling or quality, often noticed in someone’s eyes, voice, or words
when eyes shine in a way that shows a feeling
(of someone’s eyes) to shine briefly in a way that shows a particular feeling such as excitement, anger, or mischief
- Base: glint
- Plural: glints
- Base: glint
- 3rd Person Singular: glints
- Present Participle: glinting
- Past: glinted
a glint in [someone]'s eye
1a sign of playful intent
a look that shows someone is amused, interested, or planning something
- With a glint in his eye, he said he had a secret to share.
- She promised revenge, but there was a glint in her eye.
- He asked the question with a glint in his eye, as if he already knew the answer.
- He spoke with a glint in his eye.
catch a glint of [something]
1notice a brief flash
to see a small bright light for a moment
- I caught a glint of metal in the grass and went to investigate.
- As the train passed, we caught a glint of the sea between the buildings.
- She caught a glint of his watch as he raised his hand.
- I caught a glint of light on the window.
with a glint of [emotion/quality]
1showing a slight feeling
showing a small amount of a feeling
- He smiled with a glint of pride at the compliment.
- She replied with a glint of sarcasm.
- The apology came with a glint of resentment.
- She spoke with a glint of humor.