GLINT
What does "GLINT" mean?
A small, quick flash of reflected light.
Meanings
- A brief, bright sparkle or flash of light off a surface. She caught the glint of a coin in the gutter.
- A sudden brief sign of an emotion or quality in someone's expression. A glint of amusement crossed his face. figurative
- To give off small, quick flashes of light. The knife glinted as he turned it in the lamplight.
Word origin
From Middle English 'glenten' meaning 'to move quickly, dart, glance', of Scandinavian origin; the modern spelling and 'flash of light' sense were popularized by Robert Burns in the 18th century.
Remember it
GLINT is a 'glance' of 'tint' - a quick darting catch of color and light.
A little poem
Quick fish underwater-
scales catch one blade of sunlight
and the river winks.
haiku
What it teaches
A single glint can give a whole intention away; small flashes carry more than they seem.
Quick facts
What does GLINT mean?
A small, quick flash of reflected light.
Is GLINT a valid word?
Yes — GLINT is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is GLINT?
GLINT has 5 letters and 1 syllable.
Where does GLINT come from?
From Middle English 'glenten' meaning 'to move quickly, dart, glance', of Scandinavian origin; the modern spelling and 'flash of light' sense were popularized by Robert Burns in the 18th century.
What can GLINT teach us?
A single glint can give a whole intention away; small flashes carry more than they seem.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.