glint

/ˈglint/

Middle English, to dart obliquely, glint, alteration of glenten, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Swedish dialect glänta to clear up; akin to Old High German glanz bright, Old English geolu yellow

verb

  1. to glance off an object

  2. to be reflected at an angle from a surface

  3. to give off reflection in brilliant flashes; also : gleam

flash gleam glint sparkle glitter glisten glimmer shimmer mean to send forth light. flash implies a sudden outburst of bright light. gleam suggests a steady light seen through an obscuring medium or against a dark background.

noun

  1. a tiny bright flash of light

  2. a brief or faint manifestation : glimmer; also : a trace of emotion expressed through the eyes