Glinting

noun, verb

noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A glint.

    "Then, as if to contradict me, a stray sunbeam found the spot and sent curious bright glintings of sheen and shadow dancing and playing under the fallen roots and trunk."

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of glint form-of, gerund, participle, present
Adjective
  1. 1
    having brief brilliant points or flashes of light wordnet

Synonyms

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aglitteraglitteraglitteraglowbeamingburning

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"The roof is glinting in the sun."

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