gleam

noun
UK: /ɡliːm/
US: /ɡliːm/

  1. A soft, reflected light.

    1. I saw a gleam of light in the dark room.
    2. The gleam of hope shone in her eyes as she received good news.

  2. A brief or faint indication of something.

    1. There was a gleam of understanding in his face.
    2. We saw a gleam of possibility in the new business proposal presented.

Synonyms

glow glimmer shine flash sparkle
gleam intransitive-verb

  1. To shine with a soft, reflected light.

    1. The polished table gleamed in the sunlight.
    2. Her eyes gleamed with excitement when she talked about her trip.

  2. To appear briefly or faintly.

    1. A smile gleamed across his face for a moment.
    2. The possibility of success gleamed distantly in their ambitious plans.
gleam transitive-verb

  1. To emit a gleam.

    1. The moon gleamed its light on the water.
    2. She gleamed the silver until it shone brilliantly for the guests.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gleam" in English means: A soft, reflected light., A brief or faint indication of something..

The phonetic transcription of "gleam" is /ɡliːm/ in British English and /ɡliːm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gleam": glow, glimmer, shine, flash, sparkle.

Example usage of "gleam": "I saw a gleam of light in the dark room.". More examples on the page.