Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gleam

verb and noun
ɡliːm
Definition
A brief or faint light, a brief glow or shine.
Examples
  • The moonlight began to gleam on the surface of the water.
  • There was a gleam in her eye that suggested she had a secret.
  • As the sun set, the buildings gleamed with a golden hue.
Meaning
To shine brightly, especially in a subtle or flickering way.
Synonyms
  • glimmer
  • shine
  • sparkle
  • glint
  • twinkle