Gleamed Meaning in English
word · lemma: gleam
ˈɡɫimd
GLEEMD
ɡlˈiːmd
GLEEMD
Definition
Emitted a bright, shining, or reflected light; to shine with a soft or brief light. Also used to describe something that appeared clean, polished, or lively.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for objects that reflect light in a noticeable way (metal, eyes, water). More literary or descriptive than 'shined.' Common in stories or when describing things that look clean or new. Can be used metaphorically (eyes gleamed with excitement).
Spanish: brilló - relucióPortuguese (BR): brilhou - reluziuPortuguese (PT): brilhou - reluziuChinese (Simplified): 闪闪发光 - 发亮Chinese (Traditional): 閃閃發光 - 發亮Hindi: चमकाArabic: تلألأ - لمعBengali: চকচক করেছিল - ঝলমল করেছিলRussian: сверкал - блестелJapanese: 輝いた - きらめいたVietnamese: lấp lánh - sáng bóngKorean: 반짝였다 - 빛났다Turkish: parladı - ışıldadıUrdu: چمکا - جگمگایاIndonesian: berkilau - bersinar
Example Sentences
The silver plate gleamed on the table.
basic
Her eyes gleamed with happiness.
basic
The clean floor gleamed in the sunlight.
basic
His new car gleamed as he drove down the street.
natural
After the rain, the leaves gleamed in the sunlight.
natural
She smiled, and her teeth gleamed brilliantly.
natural