gleam

Meanings

• adjective, noun

  The bright shining appearance of a polished or reflective surface.

  - "The surface of the lake reflected a beautiful gleam in the sunlight."
  - "The diamond's gleam was dazzling."

• verb

  To give out a bright, shining light or reflection.

  - "The stars in the night sky began to gleam as the clouds parted."
  - "The polished metal began to gleam as the sun rose."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡliːm/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

dazzle , lambency , shine , flicker , glimmer , trace , beam , ray , flare , flash , kindle , glint , sparkle , glow , shine

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gleam
beam , stream , dream , seem

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Variants

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gleam , gleamier , gleamiest , gleams , gleamy , gleamed , gleaming

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Forms

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gleams, gleamed, gleaming

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Etymology

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Old English gliman, from glima ‘to shine’. Related to gleam.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'gleam' is related to the Old English word 'gliman', which means 'to shine'.

2. The word 'gleam' is often used to describe the shimmering or shining appearance of water, particularly in poetry and literature.

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Related Concepts

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1. lustre: A quality of shining or reflecting light, often used to describe the appearance of polished surfaces or the shimmering of water.

2. shimmer: To give off a soft, intermittent light or reflection, often used to describe the way that water or other surfaces can appear to shimmer or glint in the sunlight.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'gleam' has been used to describe the shimmering or shining appearance of various things, such as the surface of the water, the polished surface of a sword, or the eyes of a character. In poetry, the word is often used to create a sense of beauty or wonder.

How to Memorize "gleam"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bright, shining surface, such as a polished piece of metal or the surface of a still lake. Visualize the way the light reflects off the surface, creating a bright, gleaming appearance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gleam' with the idea of brightness and shining. Think of the way that a polished surface reflects light, creating a bright, shining appearance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Glittering Gem' to remember the meaning of 'gleam'. The word 'gleam' is related to the idea of a glittering gemstone, which is bright and shining.

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