Gleaming: meaning, definitions and examples
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gleaming
[ ˈɡliːmɪŋ ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.