Gleam
Pronunciation: /ˈɡliːm/
Gleam (noun)
- a small, bright light or shine that is often quick or faint
- a small sign of an emotion or feeling in someone's eyes
Examples
- A gleam of light appeared in the distance.
- The moon cast a gleam on the water.
Common collocations: faint gleam, gleam of hope, gleam of joy, gleam of anger, gleam brightly
Gleam (verb)
- to shine with a soft, bright light
- to show a small amount of emotion or feeling briefly
Examples
- The stars gleamed in the night sky.
- Her necklace gleamed under the lights.