Main Entry: ¹gleam

Pronunciation: \ˈglēm\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English gleem, from Old English glǣm; akin to Old English geolu yellow — more at yellow

Date: 15th century

1 a : a transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light <the gleam of dawn in the east> b (1) : a small bright light <the gleam of a match> (2) : glint <a gleam in his eyes>
2 : a brief or faint appearance <a gleam of hope>

— gleamy \ˈglē-mē\ adjective