gleam in English

gleam

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adv. gleamingly.

gleam

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gleam, noun, verb.

gleam

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noun 1. a flash or beam of light.
Ex. We saw the gleam of headlights through the fog.
2. a short or faint light.
Ex. the gleam of shining metal.
3. (Figurative.) a short appearance; faint show.
Ex. After one gleam of hope,

gleam

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v.i. 1. to send forth a gleam; flash or beam with light.
Ex. A candle gleamed in the dark.
2. to shine with a short or faint light.
Ex. gleaming jewelry.
3. (Figurative.) to appear suddenly; be shown briefly.

gleam

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v.t. to send forth in gleams.
Ex. Dying eyes gleamed forth their ashy lights (Shakespeare).