gleam
//ɡliːm//
Noun
gleamSingular
gleamsPlural
1
A faint or brief light, especially one reflected from something.
I saw a gleam of light through the curtains.
2
A brief or faint indication of a quality or emotion.
There was a gleam of hope in her eyes.
Verb
gleamInfinitive
gleamPresent tense
gleamedPast tense
gleamedPast participle
gleamingPresent participle
gleamsThird-person singular
1
To shine brightly, especially with reflected light.
The polished silver gleamed in the sunlight.
2
To appear briefly or faintly, as an emotion or quality.
A hint of sadness gleamed in her eyes for a moment.