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
