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glint Synonyms

Another word for glint

Choosing another word for glint depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A small, brief flash or reflection of bright light.

Usage Example

"The morning sun caught a gleam of gold among the pebbles in the riverbed."

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gleam
sparkle
glimmer
Strong
twinkle
flash
glitter
flicker
shimmer

• verb (Context 2)

To give out or reflect small, quick flashes of light.

Usage Example

"Dewdrops glinted on the spiderweb in the early morning light."

Strongest
gleam
sparkle
glitter
Strong
glimmer
twinkle
flash
shimmer
glisten
shine

• noun (Context 3)

A brief, subtle trace of an emotion or expression seen in a person's eyes.

Usage Example

"There was a mischievous twinkle in her eye as she announced the surprise."

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twinkle
spark
Strong
gleam
hint
trace

• verb (Context 4)

To express a sudden or lively emotion through a brief brightness (of a person's eyes).

Usage Example

"His eyes glinted with amusement when he heard the clever reply."

Strongest
twinkle
Strong
sparkle
gleam
flash

• Nearby Words

glimmering
glimmery
glimpse
glint
glinty
glisten
glitch

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Glint. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/glint
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