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gleam
[gleem]
noun
a flash or beam of light.
the gleam of a lantern in the dark.
a dim or subdued light.
a brief or slight manifestation or occurrence; trace.
a gleam of hope.
verb (used without object)
to send forth a gleam or gleams.
Synonyms: , , , , , , , , ,to appear suddenly and clearly like a flash of light.
gleam
/ ɡː /
noun
a small beam or glow of light, esp reflected light
a brief or dim indication
a gleam of hope
verb
to send forth or reflect a beam of light
to appear, esp briefly
intelligence gleamed in his eyes
Other 51Թ Forms
- gleamless adjective
- outgleam verb (used with object)
- ˈԲ adjective
- ˈԲly adverb
- ˈ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of gleam1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The clean, gleaming surfaces leave an impression of what Elsinore castle might be like as a coastal McMansion on one of the “Real Housewives” series.
But keep your whisk moving, and you’ll feel it: the moment the sauce thickens, holds, and gleams just slightly.
A metal detectorist has discovered a gold mourning ring dating from the 18th Century "gleaming in the sunshine".
A gleaming orange-and-white Brown Jordan patio set is visible through the windows long before you enter.
The bakery team whips up nine flavors of pie, plus danishes, eclairs, giant cinnamon rolls, cream puffs and cupcakes, all of which gleam from their wood-and-glass cases at a corner of the Copper Cafe.
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When To Use
What does gleam mean?
A gleam is a flash or flicker of light, as in As Val scrolled through their phone in the dark, the screen projected a gleam of light on their face.
A gleam is also a dim light, such as you might get from a flashlight with a dying battery.
To gleam means to send out a gleam, as in The candle gleamed in the darkness.
To gleam also means to appear quickly and clearly, as a flash of light would.
Example: I love the way this dress gleams in the sun.
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