glinting

Everyday

1. Giving out small, quick flashes of light, especially reflected light from metal, glass, water or eyes. tree →
2. (of eyes) Shining with a feeling, such as mischief, anger or fun. tree →

In the lessons

A picture-making story word: glinting swords, glinting water, glinting eyes. It helps the reader see sunlight catching something. In stories glinting eyes often show a clever or wicked plan, like the weasels' eyes glinting in the dark Wild Wood.

Examples

• The sun was glinting on the river. tree →
• Mole saw little eyes glinting at him from the dark holes. tree →
• His glasses were glinting in the light. tree →
• The knight's sword was glinting in the sun. tree →
• Her eyes were glinting with mischief. tree →
• Coins were glinting at the bottom of the fountain. tree →

Note

Present participle of «glint»; noun «a glint» (a glint of gold, a glint in his eye). Similar: gleam, glitter, sparkle, twinkle. «Glint» is short and sharp; «gleam» is softer and steadier.