gleam (Meaning)
gleam (n)
an appearance of reflected light
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
gleam (v)
be shiny, as if wet
shine brightly, like a star or a light
appear briefly
gleam (v. i.)
To disgorge filth, as a hawk.
gleam (n.)
A shoot of light; a small stream of light; a beam; a ray; a glimpse.
Brightness; splendor.
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.).
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gleam Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The snow-capped mountain peaks gleamed in the distance, their icy summits sparkling like diamonds.
- The pearl necklace she wore gleamed softly against her ivory skin, adding an air of elegance to her appearance.
- The blade of the sword gleamed ominously, its sharp edge promising swift and deadly consequences.
- The dewdrop clung to the leaf, gleaming like a miniature diamond in the morning sun.
- The stars twinkled in the night sky, their faint light gleaming against the velvety darkness.
- 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
glint, glare,glow, light, glimmer, beam, luminescence, fluorescence, shine, moonlight
dimness, dark, shadow,night, darkness, darkness, blackness, night, shadow, gloom
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.
