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gleam

 

[ ɡliːm ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in the sky

A gleam is a brief flash of light, typically seen in the sky.

Synonyms

flash, glow, sparkle

Examples of usage

  • The sun cast a beautiful gleam on the ocean.
  • The stars shone with a soft gleam in the night sky.
Context #2 | Verb

in someone's eyes

To gleam means to shine brightly, especially in someone's eyes.

Synonyms

glisten, glitter, shine

Examples of usage

  • Her eyes gleamed with excitement.
  • The diamond gleamed in the light.

Translations

Translations of the word "gleam" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brilho

🇮🇳 चमक

🇩🇪 glänzen

🇮🇩 kilau

🇺🇦 блиск

🇵🇱 blask

🇯🇵 輝き (かがやき)

🇫🇷 éclat

🇪🇸 destello

🇹🇷 parıltı

🇰🇷 빛남

🇸🇦 بريق

🇨🇿 lesk

🇸🇰 lesk

🇨🇳 光芒 (guāngmáng)

🇸🇮 lesk

🇮🇸 glitra

🇰🇿 жарқырау

🇬🇪 ბრწყინვალება

🇦🇿 parıltı

🇲🇽 destello

Etymology

The word 'gleam' originated from the Old English word 'glǣm', which meant brightness or splendor. Over time, it evolved to its current usage to describe a brief flash of light or a shining appearance. The concept of gleaming has been associated with beauty, illumination, and brightness throughout history.

See also: gleaming.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,406, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.