glimpse (Meaning)
glimpse (n)
a quick look
a brief or incomplete view
a vague indication
glimpse (v)
catch a glimpse of or see briefly
glimpse (n.)
A sudden flash; transient luster.
A short, hurried view; a transitory or fragmentary perception; a quick sight.
A faint idea; an inkling.
glimpse (v. i.)
to appear by glimpses; to catch glimpses.
glimpse (v. t.)
To catch a glimpse of; to see by glimpses; to have a short or hurried view of.
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glimpse Sentence Examples
- Through the open door, she caught a fleeting glimpse of the bustling cityscape.
- The thick fog obscured their view, affording only a tantalizing glimpse of the towering mountain.
- The tiny squirrel darted across the tree branches, offering a brief glimpse of its agile movements.
- As the curtains parted, a sudden glimpse of sunlight illuminated the dark room.
- The archaeologist carefully uncovered the ancient artifact, revealing a rare glimpse into the past.
- The window seat offered a panoramic glimpse of the rolling hills and distant ocean.
- The hidden trail wound through a dense forest, providing only occasional glimpses of daylight.
- In the dim twilight, he caught a haunting glimpse of a shadowy figure lurking in the alleyway.
- The peekhole in the door granted a stealthy glimpse into the activities taking place within.
- With each step, they gained a better glimpse of the majestic waterfall that lay ahead.
FAQs About the word glimpse
a quick look, a brief or incomplete view, a vague indication, catch a glimpse of or see brieflyA sudden flash; transient luster., A short, hurried view; a trans
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survey, overlook, stare, study, stare, study, gaze, overlook, examine, view
Through the open door, she caught a fleeting glimpse of the bustling cityscape.
The thick fog obscured their view, affording only a tantalizing glimpse of the towering mountain.
The tiny squirrel darted across the tree branches, offering a brief glimpse of its agile movements.
As the curtains parted, a sudden glimpse of sunlight illuminated the dark room.
