glint

Momentary light flash

A glint is a brief flash of light, typically reflected from a hard or shiny surface: a glint of sunlight off the car's windshield.

The word also describes a quick, bright expression in someone's eyes suggesting emotion—often mischief, amusement, or cunning: There was a dangerous glint in her eye.

As a verb, to glint is to flash or gleam briefly: The blade glinted in the moonlight.

light

shimmer

Tremulous, wavering light

sparkleEmit flashing light
flashBrief burst of light
flickerUnsteady, brief light

shine · reflection · sheen · luster · twinkle · spark · luminescence · coruscation · scintillation · iridescence

eye

flash

Brief burst of light

sparkTiny fiery particle
twinkleShine with flickering light
mischiefPlayful troublesome behavior

amusement · cunning · malice · recognition · knowing · wicked · playful · sly · steely · warning

perception

catch

Seize or snag

spotMark or location
glimpseFleeting view
noticeBecome aware of

see · detect · discern · flash · appear · emerge · reveal · surface · peek · betray

suspicion

hint

Indirect suggestion

traceMinute remnant or pursue
suggestionIdea proposed for consideration
flickerUnsteady, brief light

spark · warning · danger · menace · threat · cunning · calculation · coldness · steel · hardness

metallic

steel

Carbon-hardened iron alloy

bladeFlat cutting edge
chromeReflective metal coating
silverLustrous white precious metal

gold · brass · copper · bronze · armor · coin · jewelry · buckle · foil · wire

glint

shimmer

flash

catch

hint

steel

glint

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