Gleams Meaning in English
word · lemma: gleam
ˈɡɫimz
GLEEMZ
ɡlˈiːmz
GLEEMZ
Definition
Shines softly, with a brief, faint, or steady light. Can also refer to showing a small sign of a feeling, such as hope or joy, in the eyes or expression.
Usage & Nuances
Often describes light reflecting off surfaces or a fleeting sign of emotion in someone's eyes. More poetic and formal than 'shines' or 'glows'. Common collocations: 'the moon gleams,' 'her eyes gleam.' May seem literary in everyday speech.
Spanish: brilla - relucePortuguese (BR): brilha - reluzPortuguese (PT): brilha - reluzChinese (Simplified): 闪烁 - 闪光Chinese (Traditional): 閃爍 - 閃光Hindi: चमकता है - दमकता हैArabic: يَلْمَع - يَتَأَلَّقBengali: আভা দেয় - ঝিলমিল করেRussian: блестит - сияетJapanese: かすかに光る - きらめくVietnamese: lấp lánh - ánh lênKorean: 희미하게 빛나다 - 반짝이다Turkish: parıldar - hafifçe parlarUrdu: چمکنا - ہلکی روشنی دیناIndonesian: berkilau - berpendar
Example Sentences
The diamond gleams in the sunlight.
basic
Her smile gleams with happiness.
basic
The river gleams at night under the moon.
basic
A mischievous light gleams in his eyes whenever he jokes.
natural
The city skyline gleams after the rain, full of reflected lights.
natural
His future finally gleams with possibilities now that he has his degree.
natural