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Definition of glinty
glinty
/ˈɡlɪn.ti/
glin · ty
glinty Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• adjective
1
Characterized by or emitting brief, bright flashes of reflected light; glinting or sparkling.
Example
"The morning sun caught the glinty surface of the freshly fallen snow."
2
Expressing a sharp, cold, or calculating quality, especially in a person's eyes or demeanor.
Example
"The detective fixed the suspect with a hard, glinty stare from across the table."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Glinty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/glinty