GLEAM


Meaning of GLEAM in English

(~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

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