Gleam: meaning, definitions and examples

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gleam

[ ɡliːm ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.