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Meaning of gleam
The primary meaning of the word "gleam" is a small, brief, and faint shine or sparkle of light.
Etymology of gleam
The word "gleam" originated from Old English "glēam", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "glēmiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "dhlē-" meaning "to shine"
Historically, the word has been used to describe a brief or faint appearance of light, and its meaning has expanded to include figurative uses, such as describing ideas or feelings
Synonyms
sparkle
shine
glimmer
glow
beam
radiate
dazzle
glitter
flash
flicker
twinkle
shimmer
luminance
light
luminosity
illumination
incandescence
luminescence
irradiance
coruscate
scintillate
glint
luster
sheen
polish
shine
reflect
glisten
sparkle
beam
glitter
Definitions
- A small, brief, and faint shine or sparkle of light
- * A brief, faint appearance or indication of something, such as an idea or a feeling
Usage Examples
- A gleam of light shone through the window, illuminating the room
- * A gleam of excitement appeared in her eyes when she heard the news