gleam
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noun \ˈglēm\Definition of GLEAM
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
See Examples of GLEAM
- He saw the gleam of a flashlight in the distance.
- the rich gleam of the polished wood
Origin of GLEAM
Middle English gleem, from Old English glǣm; akin to Old English geolu yellow — more at yellow
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to GLEAM
- Synonyms
- blaze, flare, fluorescence, glare, light, glow, illumination, incandescence, luminescence, radiance, shine
2gleam
verbDefinition of GLEAM
intransitive verb
1
: to shine with or as if with subdued steady light or moderate brightness
2
: to appear briefly or faintly <a light gleamed in the distance>
transitive verb
: to cause to gleam
Examples of GLEAM
- The sun gleamed on the water.
- His eyes were gleaming with delight.
First Known Use of GLEAM
1508
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