Agleam: meaning, definitions and examples
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agleam
[ əˈɡliːm ]
shining light
Agleam means shining or gleaming with a bright light. It suggests a radiant quality, often associated with brightness or clarity. This word can be used to describe objects that reflect light in a way that attracts attention or creates a sense of beauty. It often evokes imagery of sparkling surfaces or bright colors, conveying a feeling of positivity and allure.
Synonyms
bright, gleaming, luminous, radiant, shining.
Examples of usage
- The stars shone agleam against the midnight sky.
- Her eyes were agleam with excitement as she opened her gift.
- The lake was agleam with the reflections of the setting sun.
Translations
Translations of the word "agleam" in other languages:
🇵🇹 brilhante
🇮🇳 चमकदार
🇩🇪 glänzend
🇮🇩 berkilau
🇺🇦 яскравий
🇵🇱 lśniący
🇯🇵 輝く
🇫🇷 brillant
🇪🇸 brillante
🇹🇷 parlak
🇰🇷 빛나는
🇸🇦 متألق
🇨🇿 třpytivý
🇸🇰 iskrivo
🇨🇳 闪耀的
🇸🇮 svetleč
🇮🇸 skínandi
🇰🇿 жарқыраған
🇬🇪 ბრწყინვალე
🇦🇿 parlaq
🇲🇽 brillante
Etymology
The word 'agleam' dates back to Middle English, where it was formed from elements meaning 'to shine' or 'to be bright'. It is derived from 'gleam', which itself has origins in Old English 'glēam', meaning a light or gleam, and is connected to the Proto-Germanic root '*glēmaz', relating to brightness or glow. Over time, 'agleam' retained its association with brightness and has been used to describe objects, surfaces, or expressions that reflect a radiant quality. The usage of 'agleam' is relatively rare, making it a more poetic or literary choice to convey the idea of something shining with a bright and appealing light.