diff --git a/codemirror/codemirror.d.ts b/codemirror/codemirror.d.ts
index 86c01141e..06361684d 100644
--- a/codemirror/codemirror.d.ts
+++ b/codemirror/codemirror.d.ts
@@ -787,7 +787,7 @@ declare module CodeMirror {
         viewportMargin?: number;
 
         /** Optional lint configuration to be used in conjunction with CodeMirror's linter addon. */
-        lint?: LintOptions;
+        lint?: boolean | LintOptions;
     }
 
     interface TextMarkerOptions {