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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.
gleam
/ ɡliːm /
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
Derived Forms
- ˈgleaming, adjective
- ˈgleamingly, adverb
- ˈgleamy, adjective
Other Words From
- gleam·less adjective
- out·gleam verb (used with object)
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of gleam1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Her temporary kitchen is gleaming white and appointed with items commonplace and ridiculous, but useful.
Egypt has produced another plan with a glossy brochure, 91 pages long and complete with some gleaming Emirati influenced designs, to counter the US scheme which shocked the Arab world and beyond.
Along with volcanic ash, his brain and spinal cord were found to contain a mysterious archeological treasure: tiny, gleaming shards of black glass.
Instead we're into a zone of gleaming smiles in polished kitchens, with a soundtrack of positive music pulsing away.
Fin Smith delayed his pass a crucial microsecond to allow Elliot Daly, gleaming in his fresh white shirt having only left the bench three minutes earlier, to slice through on a delicious wrap-around line.
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More About Gleam
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.
Where does gleam come from?
The first records of the term gleam come from before the year 1000. It ultimately comes from the Old English glǣm.
You might also see gleam used to mean “a brief or small inkling of something happening.” You might have a gleam of hope about something that’s not very likely but not impossible. You might also say you have a gleam of happiness when you’re sad overall.
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What are some other forms related to gleam?
- gleamingly (adverb)
- gleamless (adjective)
- gleamy (adjective)
- outgleam (verb)
- gleaming (adjective, verb)
What are some synonyms for gleam?
What are some words that share a root or word element with gleam?
What are some words that often get used in discussing gleam?
How is gleam used in real life?
Gleam is a common word often used to describe a dull stream of light.
The Gleam of Glamour can make you Go insane. Don't lose your inherent Goodness for it. #BabaAM
— ARMAAN MALIK (@ArmaanMalik22) August 8, 2017
Under a moon that hangs from silver strings
We know not what this darkness brings
The stars all gleam with possibilities— Oh Wonder (@OhWonderMusic) May 23, 2017
When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam, may luck be yours on Halloween. 🎃
— K-Ray (@wtmkevin) October 29, 2016
Try using gleam!
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for gleam?
A. glimmer
B. darken
C. twinkle
D. glint
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