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Gleaming Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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gleaming

gleam-ing

🇺🇸 /ˈɡɫimɪŋ/ · 🇬🇧 /ɡlˈiːmɪŋ/

Definitions

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

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Quick facts about “gleaming”

Gleaming is a 2-syllable adjective and noun (gleam-ing). It is pronounced /ˈɡɫimɪŋ/ in American English and /ɡlˈiːmɪŋ/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 7 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #12,339 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'gleaming'

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.