Gleamed: meaning, definitions and examples
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gleamed
[ ɡliːmd ]
past tense
Gleamed is the past tense of the verb 'gleam', which means to shine brightly, often with a soft or reflected light. It suggests a quality of brightness and clarity, typically associated with polished surfaces or objects that emit a shining glow. The term can be used to describe the way light reflects off surfaces such as metal, glass, or water. It often conveys a sense of beauty or allure.
Synonyms
glimmered, shone, sparkled, twinkled
Examples of usage
- The diamonds gleamed in the sunlight.
- Her eyes gleamed with excitement.
- The freshly polished car gleamed under the showroom lights.
Translations
Translations of the word "gleamed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 brilhou
🇮🇳 चमकना
🇩🇪 glänzte
🇮🇩 berkilau
🇺🇦 світитися
🇵🇱 błysnął
🇯🇵 輝いた
🇫🇷 brillé
🇪🇸 brilló
🇹🇷 parladı
🇰🇷 빛났다
🇸🇦 تلألأ
🇨🇿 zářil
🇸🇰 zablýskol
🇨🇳 闪耀
🇸🇮 zasijala
🇮🇸 gljáði
🇰🇿 жылтырады
🇬🇪 ბრწყინავდა
🇦🇿 parıldadı
🇲🇽 brilló
Etymology
The word 'gleamed' comes from the Old English term 'glēam', which meant 'brightness, gleam, or glow'. This term is closely related to the Proto-Germanic '*glīma', referring to light or shimmer, and has connections with other related words in Germanic languages. Over time, 'gleamed' evolved to describe not just the physical properties of light but also metaphorical expressions of brilliance or clarity in various contexts. The usage of 'gleam' has been prominent in English literature, often utilized in descriptions of nature, art, and emotional expressions. Its connotations of clarity and brightness make it a favored term in both poetic and everyday language.