Gleaming: meaning, definitions and examples

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gleaming

 

[ ˈɡliːmɪŋ ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

shiny

Shining brightly, especially with reflected light; sparkling.

Synonyms

bright, luminous, shiny, sparkling

Examples of usage

  • The gleaming sun reflected off the water.
  • Her eyes were gleaming with excitement.
Context #2 | Noun

metal

A bright, shiny surface, typically of metal.

Synonyms

polished metal, shimmering exterior, shiny surface

Examples of usage

  • The gleaming of the polished silver caught her eye.
  • The car's gleaming surface sparkled in the sunlight.

Translations

Translations of the word "gleaming" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brilhante

🇮🇳 चमकदार

🇩🇪 glänzend

🇮🇩 berkilau

🇺🇦 сяючий

🇵🇱 błyszczący

🇯🇵 輝く (kagayaku)

🇫🇷 brillant

🇪🇸 reluciente

🇹🇷 parlak

🇰🇷 반짝이는 (banjjagineun)

🇸🇦 متألق

🇨🇿 lesknoucí se

🇸🇰 lesknúci sa

🇨🇳 闪耀的 (shǎnyào de)

🇸🇮 sijoč

🇮🇸 glansandi

🇰🇿 жарқыраған

🇬🇪 ბრწყინვალე (brcqinvale)

🇦🇿 parlaq

🇲🇽 reluciente

Etymology

The word 'gleaming' originated from the Middle English word 'glimen', which means to shine faintly. Over time, it evolved to 'gleaming' in the 14th century. The term is often associated with brightness and shine, reflecting light in a sparkling manner. It is commonly used to describe shiny surfaces or objects that emit a radiant glow.

See also: gleam.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,339, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.