Definition of Gleam
Gleam
gle·am
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A faint or unsteady light or a brief, fleeting appearance.
e.g. The diamond necklace caught the light and gave off a faint gleam.
(verb)
to be expressed or to appear to be so by someone's expression or by the brightness of their eyes;
e.g. I saw the anger gleam in her eyes before she started yelling.
(noun)
a brief and often faint glow or light in/on something, usually due to reflection;
e.g. We admired the gleam of the moonlight on the water.
(noun)
a brief and/or faint instance or flicker of some emotion or quality, especially one that is desirable;
e.g. He began to feel a gleam of forgiveness for them.
(noun)
a brightness (often figurative) or a suggestion in someone's eyes or expression that hints at a particular emotion;
e.g. She had a gleam in her eyes as she told us her plan.
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