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Gleam

ɡlim
Common
~ 4300
~ 4300, Common
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To shine brightly with a soft light, To appear briefly or faintly, To be noticeable or stand out

Gleam - Meanings

To shine brightly with a soft light

Example: The moonlight gleamed on the surface of the lake.
Usage: formalContext: describing natural phenomena or poetic imagery
Note: Often used in literature and creative writing to evoke a sense of beauty or mystery.

To appear briefly or faintly

Example: A smile gleamed across her face before she turned away.
Usage: formal/informalContext: describing emotions or expressions
Note: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts to convey a fleeting or subtle expression.

To be noticeable or stand out

Example: Her talent for music gleamed among the other contestants.
Usage: formalContext: describing qualities or abilities
Note: Often used in a positive sense to highlight exceptional qualities or skills.

Gleam's synonyms

glimmer

To glimmer means to shine faintly or with a wavering light.
Example: The stars glimmered in the night sky.
Note: Glimmer is similar to gleam but often implies a softer or less intense light.

sparkle

To sparkle means to shine brightly with flashes of light.
Example: The crystal chandelier sparkled in the sunlight.
Note: Sparkle is more intense and vibrant than gleam, often associated with small, rapid flashes of light.

shine

To shine means to give off or reflect light.
Example: The polished silverware shone under the bright lights.
Note: Shine is a broader term that can encompass various levels of brightness, while gleam often implies a subtle or brief flash of light.

Gleam expressions, common phrases

Catch a gleam of

To briefly see or notice something, often something small or fleeting.
Example: She caught a gleam of sunlight through the trees.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the act of perceiving a small amount of light or brightness.

Gleam in the eye

To have a noticeable expression of excitement, mischief, or anticipation in one's eyes.
Example: He had a gleam in his eye when he talked about his new project.
Note: This phrase refers to the figurative 'sparkle' or 'brightness' seen in someone's eyes.

Gleam with pride

To shine or show a strong feeling of pride or joy.
Example: Her eyes gleamed with pride as she watched her daughter receive the award.
Note: In this phrase, 'gleam' is used metaphorically to convey a strong emotional reaction.

Gleam of hope

A small but noticeable indication or sign of hope in a difficult situation.
Example: Despite the challenges, there was a gleam of hope for a peaceful resolution.
Note: This phrase suggests a faint but discernible ray of hope amidst uncertainty or difficulty.

Gleam off

To reflect or emit light in a bright or shining manner.
Example: The sun gleamed off the water, creating a beautiful reflection.
Note: This phrase focuses on the reflection or emission of light off a surface rather than the perception of light.

Gleam through

To shine or pass through a barrier or obstruction, often creating a soft or gentle light.
Example: The moonlight gleamed through the curtains, casting a soft glow in the room.
Note: This phrase highlights the light passing through an object or barrier to create a particular effect.

Gleam everyday (slang) expressions

Gleam on

To have a radiant or excited expression, often related to particular topics or activities.
Example: She always has a gleam on her face when she talks about her favorite book.
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Gleam up

To shine or appear gradually, especially in the context of the sun rising or a light becoming visible.
Example: The sun will begin to gleam up on the horizon in a few minutes.
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Gleam out

To become visible or shine brightly, typically in relation to stars or lights appearing in the sky.
Example: The stars started to gleam out as the night grew darker.
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Gleam through the cracks

To shine or be noticeable even in difficult or hidden circumstances.
Example: Despite the challenges, her determination manages to gleam through the cracks.
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Gleam over

To spread a feeling of brightness, positivity, or peacefulness across a given space or situation.
Example: A sense of calm and warmth seemed to gleam over the entire room.
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Gleam it up

To enhance, improve, or make something more visually appealing or noticeable.
Example: Let's gleam it up and make this presentation really stand out!
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Gleam of charm

A touch or hint of attractiveness or charisma that enhances one's personality or appearance.
Example: His smile always adds a gleam of charm to his personality.
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Gleam - Examples

The stars gleamed in the night sky.
Her eyes gleamed with excitement.
The sun gleamed off the surface of the water.

Gleam grammar

Gleam - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)
Lemma: gleam
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): gleams
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): gleam
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): gleamed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): gleaming
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): gleams
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): gleam
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): gleam
Syllables, Separation and Stress
gleam Contains 1 syllables: gleam
Phonetic transcription: ˈglēm
gleam , ˈglēm (The red syllable is stressed)

Gleam - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
gleam: ~ 4300 (Common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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