glimpse (Meaning)

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glimpse (n)

a quick look

a brief or incomplete view

a vague indication

Wordnet

glimpse (v)

catch a glimpse of or see briefly

Webster

glimpse (n.)

A sudden flash; transient luster.

A short, hurried view; a transitory or fragmentary perception; a quick sight.

A faint idea; an inkling.

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glimpse (v. i.)

to appear by glimpses; to catch glimpses.

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glimpse (v. t.)

To catch a glimpse of; to see by glimpses; to have a short or hurried view of.

glimpse Sentence Examples

  1. Through the open door, she caught a fleeting glimpse of the bustling cityscape.
  2. The thick fog obscured their view, affording only a tantalizing glimpse of the towering mountain.
  3. The tiny squirrel darted across the tree branches, offering a brief glimpse of its agile movements.
  4. As the curtains parted, a sudden glimpse of sunlight illuminated the dark room.
  5. The archaeologist carefully uncovered the ancient artifact, revealing a rare glimpse into the past.
  6. The window seat offered a panoramic glimpse of the rolling hills and distant ocean.
  7. The hidden trail wound through a dense forest, providing only occasional glimpses of daylight.
  8. In the dim twilight, he caught a haunting glimpse of a shadowy figure lurking in the alleyway.
  9. The peekhole in the door granted a stealthy glimpse into the activities taking place within.
  10. With each step, they gained a better glimpse of the majestic waterfall that lay ahead.

FAQs About the word glimpse

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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.