gleam Synonyms

gleam Meaning

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gleam (n)

an appearance of reflected light

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

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gleam (v)

be shiny, as if wet

shine brightly, like a star or a light

appear briefly

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gleam (v. i.)

To disgorge filth, as a hawk.

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gleam (n.)

A shoot of light; a small stream of light; a beam; a ray; a glimpse.

Brightness; splendor.

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gleam (v. t.)

To shoot, or dart, as rays of light; as, at the dawn, light gleams in the east.

To shine; to cast light; to glitter.

To shoot out (flashes of light, etc.).

gleam Sentence Examples

  1. The glossy surface gleamed under the bright sunlight, reflecting a blinding radiance.
  2. Her eyes gleamed with a mixture of excitement and intelligence, as if holding secrets untold.
  3. The freshly waxed car gleamed like a mirror, its pristine finish attracting admiring glances.
  4. The polished silver gleamed in the dim light, casting an ethereal glow upon the surroundings.
  5. The snow-capped mountain peaks gleamed in the distance, their icy summits sparkling like diamonds.
  6. The pearl necklace she wore gleamed softly against her ivory skin, adding an air of elegance to her appearance.
  7. The blade of the sword gleamed ominously, its sharp edge promising swift and deadly consequences.
  8. The dewdrop clung to the leaf, gleaming like a miniature diamond in the morning sun.
  9. The stars twinkled in the night sky, their faint light gleaming against the velvety darkness.
  10. The gold ring gleamed on her finger, a symbol of love, commitment, and enduring memories.

FAQs About the word gleam

an appearance of reflected light, a flash of light (especially reflected light), be shiny, as if wet, shine brightly, like a star or a light, appear brieflyTo d

light,glow, glare, glint, fluorescence, luminescence,illumination, blaze, moonlight, shine

blackness, darkness, gloom, gloom, blackness, dimness, dark, shadow,night, night

The glossy surface gleamed under the bright sunlight, reflecting a blinding radiance.

Her eyes gleamed with a mixture of excitement and intelligence, as if holding secrets untold.

The freshly waxed car gleamed like a mirror, its pristine finish attracting admiring glances.

The polished silver gleamed in the dim light, casting an ethereal glow upon the surroundings.