a faint or unsteady light; gleam.

a dim perception; inkling.

to shine faintly or unsteadily; twinkle, shimmer, or flicker.

to appear faintly or dimly.

noun

dullness

noun

blink , coruscation , flicker , glance , gleam , glint , glow , grain , hint , inkling , ray , scintillation , shimmer , suggestion , trace , twinkle , flash , spark , wink

verb

blink , coruscate , fade , flash , flicker , glance , gleam , glint , glisten , glister , glitter , glow , scintillate , shimmer , shine , twinkle , wink , spangle , sparkle