gleam

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Pronunciation
/ɡliːm/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

A small or indistinct shaft or stream of light.

2 Definition

A glimpse or hint; an indistinct sign of something.

Example Sentences
  • The rescue workers preserved a gleam of optimism that they might still survive.
3 Definition

Brightness or shininess; splendor.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To shine; to glitter; to glisten.

2 Definition

To be briefly but strongly apparent.

3 Definition

To disgorge filth, as a hawk.