What does GLEAM mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

1. A faint or brief light; a glimmer.
2. A flash of light; a sparkle.
3. To shine brightly and briefly; to flash or twinkle.
4. To reflect light in a bright or brief way; to glimmer or sparkle.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ɡliːm/
• UK: /ɡliːm/

Origin and Usage:

The word "gleam" originated from the Old English word "glǣm" which means brightness or radiance. It has been used as a noun and verb in English since the 14th century. The noun "gleam" is often used to describe a faint or brief light, while the verb "gleam" is used to describe the act of shining brightly and briefly or reflecting light in a bright or brief way. It is commonly used in literature to create vivid descriptions of light and to symbolize hope or inspiration.

Synonyms:

• Glimmer
• Sparkle
• Shine
• Twinkle
• Flash

Related Words:

• Glare
• Gloat
• Glide
• Graze
• Greet

Example Sentences:

1. The moon cast a faint gleam on the water.
2. The diamonds on her necklace gave off a brilliant gleam.
3. The sun gleamed off the polished car.
4. The lake gleamed in the sunlight.