aglint
|a-glint|
C1
/əˈɡlɪnt/
shining or sparkling
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aglint' originates from the English word 'glint,' where 'glint' meant 'a small flash of light.'
Historical Evolution
'glint' transformed into the adjective form 'aglint' to describe something that is shining or sparkling.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'glint' referred to a small flash of light, but 'aglint' evolved to describe the quality of shining or sparkling.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
shining or sparkling with reflected light.
The surface of the lake was aglint with the morning sun.
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Last updated: 2025/06/01 07:36