(~s, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
If an object or a surface ~s, it reflects light because it is shiny and clean.
His black hair ~ed in the sun.
...a ~ing red sports car.
VERB: V, V-ing
2.
You can refer to the light reflected from something as a ~. (LITERARY)
...the ~ of the dark river...
In the light from the hall, her hair had a golden ~.
N-SING
3.
If your eyes ~, they look bright and show that you are excited or happy. (WRITTEN)
= glisten, shine
VERB
4.
A ~ of something is a faint sign of it.
There was a ~ of hope for a peaceful settlement.
= glimmer
N-COUNT: N of n