gleam

//ɡliːm//
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Visual representation of gleam

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.

Antonym