gleaming

Meanings

• adjective

  Shining or reflecting light in an attractive or impressive way.

• adjective

  Looking or appearing bright and attractive, especially because of being freshly cleaned or polished.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

flare , flash , kindle , glint , sparkle , glow , shine , glinting , glowing , shining

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gleaming
beaming , reaming , reaming , teaming

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Variants

List of all variants of gleaming that leads to same result
gleam , gleamed , gleaming , gleams

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Etymology

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From Old English glēaman, meaning 'to shine'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'gleaming' is often used to describe the appearance of mermaids in folklore.

2. In the Harry Potter series, the Room of Requirement is described as having a 'gleaming' door.

3. The word 'gleaming' is sometimes used to describe the appearance of certain types of gemstones, such as diamonds and emeralds.

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Related Concepts

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1. shining: Related to anything that reflects or emits light, such as a shining sun or a shining diamond.

2. bright: Related to anything that is illuminated or easily seen, such as a bright light or a bright idea.

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Culture

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In literature, 'gleaming' is often used to describe objects or settings that are clean, bright, and attractive. For example, in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven', the 'gleaming eyes' of the raven add to its mysterious and ominous presence. In art, 'gleaming' surfaces are often used to create a sense of depth and texture.

How to Memorize "gleaming"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clean, polished surface that reflects light in an attractive way. Visualize the way the light bounces off the surface and creates a bright, shining effect.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gleaming' with the idea of cleanliness and brightness. Think of a freshly polished apple or a shiny car.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym GLEAM to remember the meaning of 'gleaming': 'G' for 'shining', 'L' for 'looking attractive', 'E' for 'easily seen', and 'A' for 'appealing'.

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