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gleam
NounIntransitive VerbTransitive Verb
Meanings
Noun
A small, bright light, especially one that is reflected from a surface or seen through a gap.
"A gleam of sunlight filtered through the heavy curtains."
Noun
A brief or faint sign of a feeling or quality, often one that is positive or hopeful.
"There was a gleam of hope in her eyes despite the setback."
Noun
A flash of light reflected from a smooth or polished surface.
"The gleam of the gold coin caught his attention."
Intransitive Verb
To shine with a soft or reflected light.
"The dew on the grass began to gleam as the sun rose."
Transitive Verb
[~ something]
To make something shine by cleaning or polishing it.
"He spent the afternoon gleaming the silver trophies."