Gleam Meaning in English
word
ˈɡɫim
GLEEM
ɡlˈiːm
GLEEM
Definition
A soft or brief light that shines, or to shine with a faint or small light. It can also mean a small sign of an emotion or quality appearing for a short time.
Usage & Nuances
'Gleam' is often used poetically or descriptively, especially for light in eyes, metals, or distant objects. Can also refer to emotions or qualities appearing briefly (a gleam of hope). More subtle than 'shine' or 'glow'; less strong or sustained.
Spanish: destello - brillo (luz) - resplandorPortuguese (BR): brilho - reflexo - reluzirPortuguese (PT): brilho - reflexo - luzirChinese (Simplified): 微光 - 闪光Chinese (Traditional): 微光 - 閃光Hindi: झलक - चमकArabic: وميض - بريقBengali: আভা - ঝিলিকRussian: блеск - слабый светJapanese: かすかな光 - 微光Vietnamese: tia sáng mờ - ánh lênKorean: 희미한 빛 - 번뜩임Turkish: parıltı - hafif ışıkUrdu: چمک - ہلکی روشنیIndonesian: kilau lembut - cahaya redup
Example Sentences
The moon gave a soft gleam on the water.
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I saw a gleam in her eyes when she smiled.
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The knife had a silver gleam.
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There was a gleam of hope after the good news.
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Sunlight made the windows gleam in the morning.
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His face started to gleam with excitement.
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