CEFR C1

aglint

adverb

Meaning

Shining or glowing with a faint or unsteady light, often in a way that is attractive or impressive. This word is often used in literary or poetic contexts to describe a soft, shimmering light.

Examples

  • The stars were aglint in the night sky, twinkling like diamonds.
  • The aglint of the setting sun on the waves created a breathtakingly beautiful scene.