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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGleam
/ɡliːm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A small or brief flash of light.
"A gleam of light broke through the clouds."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'glem', originating from Old English 'glǣm' (brightness, splendor), stemming from the Proto-Germanic root '*glaimijaz'. It shares an etymological root with Old English 'glōwan' (to glow), evolving historically to describe both a physical flash of light and a metaphorical manifestation of an emotion.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Gleam" is said worldwide
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lueur
Transliteration: lueur
"Une lueur d'espoir est apparue."
Schimmer
Transliteration: Schimmer
"Ein schwacher Schimmer von Licht."
bagliore
Transliteration: bagliore
"Un bagliore di luce nell'oscurità."
destello
Transliteration: destello
"Un destello de luz cruzó la habitación."
relance
Transliteration: relance
"Um brilho de esperança em seus olhos."
झलकार
Transliteration: jhalkar
"उसकी आँखों में उम्मीद की एक चमक थी।"
微光
Transliteration: wēiguāng
"远处有一道微光。"
희미한 빛
Transliteration: huimihan bit
"어둠 속에서 희미한 빛이 보였다."
微光
Transliteration: bikou
"暗闇の中に微光が見えた。"
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