"Glint" Example Sentences
1. The sun glinted off the newly polished car.
2. There was a mischievous glint in his eye as he planned the surprise party.
3. The gold rings sparkled and glinted in the sunlight.
4. I could see a glint of metal buried just beneath the surface of the sand.
5. The pearl earrings glinted in her ears as she turned her head.
6. A glint in his eye suggested he knew more than he was saying.
7. His glasses glinted and hid his eyes as he stared down at her.
8. The diamond necklace glinted temptingly in the jewelry store window.
9. The knife blade glinted menacingly in the moonlight.
10. The girl had a glint of madness in her stare.
11. The troops marched past with their helmets glinting in the sun.
12. The glass surface of the lake glinted back the rays of the setting sun.
13. Glints of lightning flashed across the darkening sky.
14. The ambassador's medals glinted proudly on his chest.
15. The brass buckles on his shoes glinted as he walked.
16. The glass shone and glinted in the shop window.
17. There was a glint of silver lying half buried in the mud.
18. The coin glinted tantalizingly on the ocean floor.
19. The large gemstones glinted from the dancer's jeweled bracelets.
20. The crowns of the soldiers' helmets glinted in time as they marched.
21. Her smile had a mischievous glint.
22. The gold coins glinted from the pirate's treasure chest.
23. The diamond ring glinted on her finger as they danced.
24. The sword blade briefly glinted as he swung it up over his shoulder.
25. Light occasionally glinted off of the house's metallic roof tiles.
26. The sharp knife's blade glinted as he tested its sharpness.
27. A glint in her eye betrayed her amusement at his embarrassment.
28. A glint of imagination sparkled in his mind as he read the story.
29. The buttons on his dress uniform glinted in reflected sunlight.
30. Glints of foamy whitecaps danced on the ocean's surface.
31. The spoon handle glinted as she lifted it from the drawer.
32. I caught a glint of light from behind the large boulder.
33. A glint of glass caught my eye from the corner of the rubble.
34. There was a glint of mischief in his laughter.
35. The coins glinted in a rainbow of copper and silver colors.
36. The raccoon's beady eyes glinted with hunger as it eyed the trash.
37. The revolver's barrel glinted wickedly in the darkness.
38. A glint of wetness shone in her eyes before she blinked it away.
39. A glint in the window caught my eye but disappeared when I looked.
40. The rifle's scope glinted in a spy's hand at dusk.
41. The metal railings glinted in the blazing sunlight.
42. There was a glint of gold in the bottom of the riverbed.
43. There was a mischievous glint in the boy's eyes as he plotted his trick.
44. The sword's blade glinted sharp and deadly against the knight's armor.
45. Glints of silver winked from the keys on the hook by the door.
46. I caught a fleeting glint of color from the corner of my eye.
47. Glints of beer bottles littered the ground at the edge of the river.
48. The hook's barb glinted spitefully from the fishhook.
49. A glint of movement in the shadows caught my attention.
50. The glass eyes of the doll glinted back at me in the dim light.
51. A glint of silver flickered from a hidden serpent on the riverbank.
52. Glints of raindrops sparkled on the waxy leaves of the laurel bushes.
53. Specks of light glinted off the surface of the still lake.
54. The gold cross glinted against her bare neck in the candlelight.
55. Their medals glinted proudly from the lapels of their dress uniforms.
56. The sword blade glinted maliciously as it descended upon its victim.
57. The eye of a dark goldfish glinted up at me from the murky pond water.
58. Her eyes glinted with unshed tears as she bid him farewell.
59. Glints of reflective paint shone from the markings on the road.
60. The hooks' barbed points glinted menacingly from the fisherman's tackle box.
Common Phases
1. With a
glint in one's eye/in his eye - With a mischievous or amused look.
e.g. He told the joke with a
glint in his eye.
2. Catch/get a
glint/glimpse of something - Briefly see something
e.g. I caught a
glint of something shining under the bed.
3.
Glint of hope/inspiration/imagination, etc. - A brief flash or sign of something.
e.g. There was a
glint of hope in her expression.
4.
Glint of madness/insanity - A fleeting sign of someone being mentally unstable.
e.g. There was a
glint of madness in his wide eyes.
5.
Glint like/as though - Seem or appear as if shining or sparkling.
e.g. The jewelry in the store window
glinted like treasure.
6.
Glinting off (of) - Shining brightly from reflection off of.
e.g. Raindrops were
glinting off the hood of the car.
7. (Eyes)
glinting (with) - Shining or sparkling (due to an emotion).
e.g. Her eyes were
glinting with anger.
8.
Glints of light/hope/inspiration etc. - Brief flashes, glimpses or sparks of something.
e.g. There were
glints of light coming from behind the clouds.
9. Have a
glint/glitter in one's eye - Appear mischievous or cunning.
e.g. He had a
glint in his eye that made me suspicious.
10.
Glinting (teeth)/gleaming (teeth) - Sparkling or shining brightly.
e.g. The alligator glared at me with its
glinting teeth.