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GLINTING Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word glinting. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word glinting. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for GLINTING

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flashing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a short vivid experience

• sheet metal shaped and attached to a roof for strength and weatherproofing

gleaming
adjectiveadj
noun

• a flash of light (especially reflected light)

• an appearance of reflected light

adjective satellite

• bright with a steady but subdued shining

glimmering
adjectiveadj
noun

• a slight suggestion or vague understanding

glistening
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• reflecting light

glittering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

shining
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it

adjective satellite

• marked by exceptional merit

• made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

• reflecting light

sparkling
adjectiveadj
adjective

• used of wines and waters; charged naturally or artificially with carbon dioxide

noun

• a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash

adjective satellite

• shining with brilliant points of light like stars

twinkling
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

adjective satellite

• shining intermittently with a sparkling light

flicker
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a momentary flash of light

• North American woodpecker

• the act of moving back and forth

verb

• move back and forth very rapidly

• shine unsteadily

• flash intermittently

glance
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a quick look

verb

• throw a glance at; take a brief look at

• hit at an angle

gleam
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an appearance of reflected light

• a flash of light (especially reflected light)

verb

• be shiny, as if wet

• shine brightly, like a star or a light

• to shine with faint or brief light

glisten
verbv
noun

• the quality of shining with a bright reflected light

verb

• be shiny, as if wet

glitter
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the quality of shining with a bright reflected light

• the occurrence of a small flash or spark

verb

• be shiny, as if wet

peek
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a secret look

verb

• throw a glance at; take a brief look at

shine
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

verb

• be bright by reflecting or casting light

• emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

• be shiny, as if wet

• be distinguished or eminent

• be clear and obvious

• have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

• throw or flash the light of (a lamp)

• touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly

• experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

• make (a surface) shine

spark
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a momentary flash of light

• Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918)

• merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance

• electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

• a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger

• a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction

verb

• put in motion or move to act

• emit or produce sparks

Best Hypernyms For GLINTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for glinting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for FLASHING

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