GLEAM


Meaning of GLEAM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ gli:m ]

( gleams, gleaming, gleamed)

1.

If an object or a surface gleams , it reflects light because it is shiny and clean.

His black hair gleamed in the sun.

...a gleaming red sports car.

VERB : V , V-ing

2.

You can refer to the light reflected from something as a gleam . ( LITERARY )

...the gleam of the dark river...

In the light from the hall, her hair had a golden gleam.

N-SING

3.

If your eyes gleam , they look bright and show that you are excited or happy. ( WRITTEN )

= glisten, shine

VERB

4.

A gleam of something is a faint sign of it.

There was a gleam of hope for a peaceful settlement.

= glimmer

N-COUNT : N of n

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