gleamed

Meanings

• Verb

  To shine or give off a bright light, often after being polished or cleaned.

• Verb

  To gain knowledge or understanding of something through experience or observation.

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Synonyms

flare , flash , kindle , glint , sparkle , glow , shine

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gleamed
beamed , seamed , reclaimed , framed

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Variants

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gleam , gleamed , gleaming , gleams

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Forms

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gleams, gleamed, gleaming

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Etymology

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From Old English glēam, gleam; related to gleoman 'to shine'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gleam' is also used in astronomy to describe the brightness of stars.

2. In the Middle Ages, it was believed that a 'gleam' or 'gleamings' of the devil could be seen in the eyes of those possessed.

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Related Concepts

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1. Shine: The act or result of shining or giving off light.

2. Polish: To make (a surface) smooth and free from roughness or imperfections by rubbing with an abrasive substance.

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Culture

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The word 'gleamed' has been used in various literary works to describe the shining or bright appearance of objects or people. For instance, in 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the green light at the end of Daisy's dock is described as 'gleaming'. In music, the term 'gleam' is used in the title of a piece by composer John Cage.

How to Memorize "gleamed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a shiny, polished surface or object to remember the meaning of 'gleamed'. For example, imagine a polished apple that reflects light.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gleamed' with the idea of something shining or giving off light. For example, you could remember it as 'shiny' or 'bright'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'gleamed' with a phrase that helps you remember its meaning. For example, 'Gleamed like a gem in the rough'.

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