Definition of gleam in English:

gleam

verb ɡliːmɡlim

[no object]

1Shine brightly, especially with reflected light.
（尤指反光的）发光，闪烁
light gleamed on the china cats
瓷猫身上闪着光。
her eyes gleamed with satisfaction
她的眼睛闪烁着满意的光芒。
Example sentencesExamples
- The leader gave a bit of ground, then held firm and grinned back; large, white fangs and rain-damped fur gleaming in the dim light.
- He made his way down the hallway, the lights gleaming even brighter, piercing through the void of space.
- The sapphire seemed to gleam with an inner light of its own as it reflected the hot sunlight falling upon it.
- A plump, rounded moon settled alongside the twinkling lights and gleamed observantly from its position in the sky.
- An off-colored rock, gleaming near white in the gloom, was good for a slight scoot.
- But this gem was like all of those gems combined somehow, and it gleamed in the morning light, catching the sun's rays and casting them back at the poet.
- As the smoke glittered and gleamed, shining brilliantly, he had to shadow his eyes.
- Her auburn hair, tinted gold, gleamed in the fluorescent light.
- And there, in the centre of the valley, gleaming so brightly it seems to possess an inner light of its own: The Crystal City.
- The stars gleaming and moon shining lit my way to the secluded hill as the noise of everyone behind me faded.
- As it walked closer to the fire they could see white hair gleaming in the light.
- The soft grass they stood on was covered in sweet dew, the water gleaming and reflecting the light upon their faces.
- He creates a play of black and blue colours to set the backdrop and on this he places three boats, with bright lights gleaming from them.
- The young man held up his hands to show he was unarmed, but they continued towards him, the daggers gleaming in the flickering light.
- A light flickered, then a red flare seemed to gleam brightly.
- The huntress silently pulled out a small dagger from her waist; its blade gleamed in the flickering light.
- As he looked at me, he flashed a seemingly perfect smile, his straight white teeth gleamed in the light.
- I made the mistake of looking up at her, only to see that the smile on her face had grown, the twinkle in her eyes gleaming more brightly then ever.
- I woke up in a room filled with white and a bright light gleamed into my face.
- They were Indians, though I could see the light from the few lanterns gleaming off their white chests.
Synonyms
shine, glimmer, glint, catch the light, glitter, shimmer, glow, sparkle, twinkle, flicker, blink, wink, glisten, flash, flare, beam, fluoresce
reflect light
literary glister
rare coruscate, scintillate, fulgurate, effulge, luminesce, incandesce, phosphoresce
1. 1.1 (of a smooth surface or object) reflect light because well polished.
  （光滑的表面或物体因被仔细擦拭而）反光
  Victor buffed the glass until it gleamed
  维克托把玻璃擦得铮亮。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Cleaned and polished until it gleamed in the harsh lights of the gym, it promised glory in an otherwise ugly world.
  Silver metallic surfaces gleamed at him from every angle, a tangled heap of wires residing around five power ports in a row.
  I'd rather sweat and curse over ten pages of something new than dry and polish one page until it's gleaming and ready to be put away.
  A future as a domestic goddess will surely be mine - but in the meantime, my surfaces are gleaming, thank you very much.
  The floors and banisters had been varnished and polished till they gleamed, the frames of paintings had received a thorough cleaning.
  A black, highly polished coach gleamed in the moonlight as its side door closed.
  There was a large wooden desk, highly polished and gleaming like it had been soaked in oil, at the nether end of the room.
  In front of them, several giant exhibition stands in black polished color gleamed in the flashing lights of green, white, yellow, and blue.
  The footwear radiated the sense of money, all polished and gleaming.
  There everything looked shiny and new, gleaming with the polished metallic look of a classic car show.
  They had brought down the old walnut writing desk from the loft and had polished it until it gleamed contentedly.
  His armour was of the finest steel; smooth surfaced and gleaming in the rays of the morning sun.
  He lives in a posh, modern mid-rise, its lobby ablaze in polished surfaces that gleam like gold teeth.
  And so, after a full day of washing and dusting and cleaning and polishing until the house gleamed, it was my turn to be gossied up and smartened, ready for inspection.
  Their copies gleam shiny black and perfect, with uncracked spines, uncreased pages, and a redesigned cover.
  Smooth polished oak flooring gleamed in the afternoon light flooding in from the open windows.
  It's now as smooth and gleaming, and as ruddily glowing, as a freshly deforested Alpine slope at sunset.
  The rich, dark, walnut surface gleamed like glass, the china and silver twinkling in the light cast from two huge candelabra.
  The scales had been polished carefully and gleamed from the light of the torches on the walls.
  I've spent the entire day washing and polishing windows till they gleamed.
2. 1.2 (of an emotion or quality) be expressed through the brightness of a person's eyes.
  （情绪或性质通过目光或神色）闪现出来
  affection gleamed in her large green eyes
  Example sentencesExamples
  Krystal looked at him once, with disappointment gleaming wetly in her eyes.
  Just there, in the hopeful gleam of your eye, and the gentle bow of your lip.
  Leo smirked at me while his emerald eyes gleamed with mischief.
  A gleam of something shot through his eyes, and I shrunk back in fear.
  She smiled and leaned towards her guest with more than polite curiosity gleaming in her blue eyes.
  They moved to the front and sat attentively, hope gleaming in their eyes.
  His face has a slightly rakish quality to it, his eyes gleaming with charm, and cunning.
  I looked at him, though still on the floor, his eyes were gleaming strangely with pride and amazement.
  It unnerved him when she looked at him with fear gleaming in her eyes.
  The shade exactly matched her eyes as they gleamed with love and joy.
  Yet something about her, perhaps the defined line of her chin, or the gleam of intelligence lurking in her dark eyes, told him that she knew.
  His eyes gleamed with mischief and Lily laughed despite her anger.
  A twinkle of amusement and excitement gleamed in his olive colored eyes.
  She follows the story with a burst of laughter, her eyes gleaming with pleasure.
  His yellow eyes gleamed with pride of his humble stature.
  A smile widened his mouth and his beautiful eyes gleamed with happiness. ‘I love you too, my darling.’
  All I ever wanted in life was to make them proud, to see them smiling at me, pride gleaming in their eyes.
  His eyes gleamed with mischief and he took her hand in his and kissed it like in those 16th century movies.
  There was a gleam of triumph in Abigail's eyes now, and she pressed on.
  His eyes gleamed with an icy fury, adding to his grief.
  Their eyes were gleaming with relief and an overall feeling of gratitude.
  She remained silent, her head held high and her eyes gleaming with anger.
  She caught his eye and he could almost swear that he saw a flash of mischief gleaming in hers.
  Fear gleamed from his malachite eyes and choking his every breath.
  The single gleam of wickedness in his eyes was enough to chill her blood.

noun ɡliːmɡlim

1A faint or brief light, especially one reflected from something.
（尤指反射的）微光，短暂的光
the gleam of a silver tray
银碟隐隐的发光。
Example sentencesExamples
- For the first time, he also noticed the slight gleam of light which enveloped her.
- The sky in the east gleams like burnished brass gilding the wavelets on Phoenix Bay.
- The sea looked divine, bathed in the gleam of moonlight.
- The spotlight brightens his yellow bandanna and reflects a gleam off his black sunglasses.
- The next morning was refreshing; the light layer of fog and gleams of sunlight made it appealing for outdoor activities.
- Hard to miss, especially by night divers, whose lights catch the gleam from its huge opalescent eyes, is the ratfish, which cruises by on wing-like pectoral fins.
- Reality enters his brain only in ‘feeble gleams of light.’
- See how his precise hands are reflected in the gleam and curve of the espresso machine, bringing it to life?
- As she did so a gleam of gold shown from around her neck.
- Sighing, I drove off towards the park with only the faint gleam of the moonlight to guide me.
- She got faster and faster and soon the dagger was just a silver gleam of light.
- A dim line of light gleams from its surface across the building's ruined ceiling.
- At first it shone bright and clear like Venus and Jupiter, then it glowed red like Mars, finally fading to a dull gleam, like the light of Saturn.
- As I unsheathed it, the blade reflected the light of the fireplace, producing a gleam on the edge.
- It had a nice oak finish to it, and if the sun hit it at the perfect moment it would reflect off an irreplaceable gleam.
- The airplane literally glistened in the sun - an unmistakable gleam reflected by the windshield challenged everyone to draw closer.
- I held it up above my head and saw the reflection of the moon on the shining metal, the gleam from the moon rays ricocheted off the silver and lit up my room.
- The fire he had put upon that man had died, clouding his vision with a silver gleam.
- It was so far away that I could barely make out the gleam of reflected light.
- And then I saw it, the gleam of gold.
Synonyms
glimmer, glint, shimmer, glow, twinkle, sparkle, flicker, blink, spark, flash, flare
beam, ray, shaft, finger, pencil
shine, lustre, gloss, sheen
glint, glitter, glimmer, sparkle, brightness, brilliance, radiance, glow, luminescence, luminosity, phosphorescence, incandescence
literary glister
rare lambency, scintillation, effulgence, refulgence, fulguration, coruscation
1. 1.1 A brief or faint instance of a quality or emotion.
  （尤指所期望的性质或情绪的）闪现，隐现
  the gleam of hope vanished
  那一线希望破灭了。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Although there was still a gleam of hope, most people considered it a theoretical rather than a practical one.
  It polishes another familiar genre, the coming-of-age movie, to a fine gleam of wit.
  There is a gleam of intelligence, a gleam of humor, and there's always amusement, but his delivery is so poor, people only laugh because of his power.
  That faint gleam of hope faded and she awaited the bullet and the echoing rattle.
  Synonyms
  glimmer, glimmering, flicker, ray, spark, trace, suggestion, hint, faint sign, scintilla
2. 1.2 An expression of an emotion or quality in a person's eyes.
  she saw a gleam of triumph in his eyes
  她明白无误地看到他眼中闪着胜利的光芒。
  Example sentencesExamples
  An evil gleam came into his eyes and he grinned mischievously at Tara.
  His face was expressionless, but the gleam in his eyes told her he was angry.
  When I turned around, Charlie was still standing at the counter with a mischievous gleam in his dark eyes.
  Say it with a wicked gleam, and you're golden.
  He looked back with a sneer and a matching gleam in his eye.
  Alex caught the predatory gleam in Greg's eyes as he offered them a drink.
  While his back was turned, I caught a gleam in Andy's eye.
  A gleam of excitement phased through her expressionless eyes.
  A dangerous gleam had appeared in his eyes, while his voice more and more turned into a hiss.
  Brooklyn smiled and I could see the mischievous gleam in her eye.
  "I've seen her, " he noticed the gleam of hope in the undertaker's eye.
  He also expressed his joy and pride at the gleam in people's eyes at looking at ‘what is our art collection.’
  A deadly gleam flashed in Sinclair's eyes and he almost grinned again.
  Also, ‘O Leader’ had to be spoken with powerful hand gestures, an expression of devotion and the bright gleam in the eyes.
  Matching my mischievous expression, she simply nods, a gleam in her eyes.
  A wicked gleam appeared in his eyes and his hands instantly became scaly and hard.
  She swore she could see a strange gleam appearing in his grey eyes.
  She almost believed him until she saw the mischievous gleam in his brown eyes.
  Synonyms
  glimmer, glimmering, flicker, ray, spark, trace, suggestion, hint, faint sign, scintilla

Derivatives

gleamingly

adverb

There are immaculately turned out sheep, goats with coats that might have been tailored in Savile Row, ponies groomed gleamingly to perfection.
Example sentencesExamples
- As smooth as silk they glided over their set, gleamingly polished, if slightly bland, and as always, chilled to a shiver.
- They were - all at once - caring, compassionate, interested in single mothers and the homeless and gleamingly modern.

gleamy

adjective ˈɡliːmiˈɡlimi

(of a smooth surface) reflecting light.
the gleamy brightness of the shallow water
Example sentencesExamples
- Aurelia noted the walls, coated with a gleamy stuff like the bricks at her school.
- And when the rain finished my car looked as clean and gleamy as anyone else's.
- We walk from one to the next on goat trails beneath a gleamy Aegean sky.

Origin

Old English glǣm 'brilliant light', of Germanic origin.

Rhymes

abeam, agleam, beam, blaspheme, bream, deem, deme, downstream, dream, esteem, extreme, hakim, kilim, meme, midstream, Nîmes, régime, scheme, scream, seam, seem, steam, stream, supreme, team, teem, theme, upstream

Definition of gleam in US English:

gleam

verbɡlimɡlēm

[no object]

1Shine brightly, especially with reflected light.
（尤指反光的）发光，闪烁
light gleamed on the china cats
瓷猫身上闪着光。
her eyes gleamed with satisfaction
她的眼睛闪烁着满意的光芒。
Example sentencesExamples
- The young man held up his hands to show he was unarmed, but they continued towards him, the daggers gleaming in the flickering light.
- The stars gleaming and moon shining lit my way to the secluded hill as the noise of everyone behind me faded.
- The huntress silently pulled out a small dagger from her waist; its blade gleamed in the flickering light.
- Her auburn hair, tinted gold, gleamed in the fluorescent light.
- But this gem was like all of those gems combined somehow, and it gleamed in the morning light, catching the sun's rays and casting them back at the poet.
- As the smoke glittered and gleamed, shining brilliantly, he had to shadow his eyes.
- They were Indians, though I could see the light from the few lanterns gleaming off their white chests.
- He creates a play of black and blue colours to set the backdrop and on this he places three boats, with bright lights gleaming from them.
- A light flickered, then a red flare seemed to gleam brightly.
- I woke up in a room filled with white and a bright light gleamed into my face.
- As he looked at me, he flashed a seemingly perfect smile, his straight white teeth gleamed in the light.
- And there, in the centre of the valley, gleaming so brightly it seems to possess an inner light of its own: The Crystal City.
- The sapphire seemed to gleam with an inner light of its own as it reflected the hot sunlight falling upon it.
- An off-colored rock, gleaming near white in the gloom, was good for a slight scoot.
- The leader gave a bit of ground, then held firm and grinned back; large, white fangs and rain-damped fur gleaming in the dim light.
- He made his way down the hallway, the lights gleaming even brighter, piercing through the void of space.
- The soft grass they stood on was covered in sweet dew, the water gleaming and reflecting the light upon their faces.
- I made the mistake of looking up at her, only to see that the smile on her face had grown, the twinkle in her eyes gleaming more brightly then ever.
- A plump, rounded moon settled alongside the twinkling lights and gleamed observantly from its position in the sky.
- As it walked closer to the fire they could see white hair gleaming in the light.
Synonyms
shine, glimmer, glint, catch the light, glitter, shimmer, glow, sparkle, twinkle, flicker, blink, wink, glisten, flash, flare, beam, fluoresce
1. 1.1 (of a smooth surface or object) reflect light because well polished.
  （光滑的表面或物体因被仔细擦拭而）反光
  Victor buffed the glass until it gleamed
  维克托把玻璃擦得铮亮。
  Example sentencesExamples
  A black, highly polished coach gleamed in the moonlight as its side door closed.
  The scales had been polished carefully and gleamed from the light of the torches on the walls.
  He lives in a posh, modern mid-rise, its lobby ablaze in polished surfaces that gleam like gold teeth.
  I'd rather sweat and curse over ten pages of something new than dry and polish one page until it's gleaming and ready to be put away.
  It's now as smooth and gleaming, and as ruddily glowing, as a freshly deforested Alpine slope at sunset.
  They had brought down the old walnut writing desk from the loft and had polished it until it gleamed contentedly.
  The rich, dark, walnut surface gleamed like glass, the china and silver twinkling in the light cast from two huge candelabra.
  Smooth polished oak flooring gleamed in the afternoon light flooding in from the open windows.
  The floors and banisters had been varnished and polished till they gleamed, the frames of paintings had received a thorough cleaning.
  Their copies gleam shiny black and perfect, with uncracked spines, uncreased pages, and a redesigned cover.
  His armour was of the finest steel; smooth surfaced and gleaming in the rays of the morning sun.
  The footwear radiated the sense of money, all polished and gleaming.
  Silver metallic surfaces gleamed at him from every angle, a tangled heap of wires residing around five power ports in a row.
  I've spent the entire day washing and polishing windows till they gleamed.
  In front of them, several giant exhibition stands in black polished color gleamed in the flashing lights of green, white, yellow, and blue.
  There everything looked shiny and new, gleaming with the polished metallic look of a classic car show.
  There was a large wooden desk, highly polished and gleaming like it had been soaked in oil, at the nether end of the room.
  And so, after a full day of washing and dusting and cleaning and polishing until the house gleamed, it was my turn to be gossied up and smartened, ready for inspection.
  Cleaned and polished until it gleamed in the harsh lights of the gym, it promised glory in an otherwise ugly world.
  A future as a domestic goddess will surely be mine - but in the meantime, my surfaces are gleaming, thank you very much.
2. 1.2 (of an emotion or quality) appear or be expressed through the brightness of someone's eyes or expression.
  （情绪或性质通过目光或神色）闪现出来
  a hint of mischief gleaming in her eyes
  她的眼神里闪现出一丝调皮。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Fear gleamed from his malachite eyes and choking his every breath.
  She caught his eye and he could almost swear that he saw a flash of mischief gleaming in hers.
  Krystal looked at him once, with disappointment gleaming wetly in her eyes.
  His face has a slightly rakish quality to it, his eyes gleaming with charm, and cunning.
  I looked at him, though still on the floor, his eyes were gleaming strangely with pride and amazement.
  A gleam of something shot through his eyes, and I shrunk back in fear.
  She smiled and leaned towards her guest with more than polite curiosity gleaming in her blue eyes.
  They moved to the front and sat attentively, hope gleaming in their eyes.
  A smile widened his mouth and his beautiful eyes gleamed with happiness. ‘I love you too, my darling.’
  It unnerved him when she looked at him with fear gleaming in her eyes.
  The shade exactly matched her eyes as they gleamed with love and joy.
  All I ever wanted in life was to make them proud, to see them smiling at me, pride gleaming in their eyes.
  She follows the story with a burst of laughter, her eyes gleaming with pleasure.
  There was a gleam of triumph in Abigail's eyes now, and she pressed on.
  Yet something about her, perhaps the defined line of her chin, or the gleam of intelligence lurking in her dark eyes, told him that she knew.
  She remained silent, her head held high and her eyes gleaming with anger.
  The single gleam of wickedness in his eyes was enough to chill her blood.
  Their eyes were gleaming with relief and an overall feeling of gratitude.
  His eyes gleamed with mischief and Lily laughed despite her anger.
  A twinkle of amusement and excitement gleamed in his olive colored eyes.
  His yellow eyes gleamed with pride of his humble stature.
  Leo smirked at me while his emerald eyes gleamed with mischief.
  His eyes gleamed with an icy fury, adding to his grief.
  Just there, in the hopeful gleam of your eye, and the gentle bow of your lip.
  His eyes gleamed with mischief and he took her hand in his and kissed it like in those 16th century movies.

nounɡlimɡlēm

1usually in singular A faint or brief light, especially one reflected from something.
（尤指反射的）微光，短暂的光
the gleam of a silver tray
银碟隐隐的发光。
Example sentencesExamples
- As I unsheathed it, the blade reflected the light of the fireplace, producing a gleam on the edge.
- The fire he had put upon that man had died, clouding his vision with a silver gleam.
- Hard to miss, especially by night divers, whose lights catch the gleam from its huge opalescent eyes, is the ratfish, which cruises by on wing-like pectoral fins.
- She got faster and faster and soon the dagger was just a silver gleam of light.
- Sighing, I drove off towards the park with only the faint gleam of the moonlight to guide me.
- The airplane literally glistened in the sun - an unmistakable gleam reflected by the windshield challenged everyone to draw closer.
- A dim line of light gleams from its surface across the building's ruined ceiling.
- The sea looked divine, bathed in the gleam of moonlight.
- I held it up above my head and saw the reflection of the moon on the shining metal, the gleam from the moon rays ricocheted off the silver and lit up my room.
- It had a nice oak finish to it, and if the sun hit it at the perfect moment it would reflect off an irreplaceable gleam.
- At first it shone bright and clear like Venus and Jupiter, then it glowed red like Mars, finally fading to a dull gleam, like the light of Saturn.
- The spotlight brightens his yellow bandanna and reflects a gleam off his black sunglasses.
- The sky in the east gleams like burnished brass gilding the wavelets on Phoenix Bay.
- The next morning was refreshing; the light layer of fog and gleams of sunlight made it appealing for outdoor activities.
- See how his precise hands are reflected in the gleam and curve of the espresso machine, bringing it to life?
- And then I saw it, the gleam of gold.
- As she did so a gleam of gold shown from around her neck.
- For the first time, he also noticed the slight gleam of light which enveloped her.
- It was so far away that I could barely make out the gleam of reflected light.
- Reality enters his brain only in ‘feeble gleams of light.’
Synonyms
glimmer, glint, shimmer, glow, twinkle, sparkle, flicker, blink, spark, flash, flare
shine, lustre, gloss, sheen
1. 1.1 A brief or faint instance of a quality or emotion, especially a desirable one.
  （尤指所期望的性质或情绪的）闪现，隐现
  the gleam of hope vanished
  那一线希望破灭了。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Although there was still a gleam of hope, most people considered it a theoretical rather than a practical one.
  There is a gleam of intelligence, a gleam of humor, and there's always amusement, but his delivery is so poor, people only laugh because of his power.
  It polishes another familiar genre, the coming-of-age movie, to a fine gleam of wit.
  That faint gleam of hope faded and she awaited the bullet and the echoing rattle.
  Synonyms
  glimmer, glimmering, flicker, ray, spark, trace, suggestion, hint, faint sign, scintilla
2. 1.2 A brightness in a person's eyes taken as a sign of a particular emotion.
  （眼中代表着某种情绪的）光亮
  she saw an unmistakable gleam of triumph in his eyes
  她明白无误地看到他眼中闪着胜利的光芒。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Brooklyn smiled and I could see the mischievous gleam in her eye.
  He also expressed his joy and pride at the gleam in people's eyes at looking at ‘what is our art collection.’
  While his back was turned, I caught a gleam in Andy's eye.
  "I've seen her, " he noticed the gleam of hope in the undertaker's eye.
  She almost believed him until she saw the mischievous gleam in his brown eyes.
  Also, ‘O Leader’ had to be spoken with powerful hand gestures, an expression of devotion and the bright gleam in the eyes.
  A deadly gleam flashed in Sinclair's eyes and he almost grinned again.
  When I turned around, Charlie was still standing at the counter with a mischievous gleam in his dark eyes.
  A dangerous gleam had appeared in his eyes, while his voice more and more turned into a hiss.
  Say it with a wicked gleam, and you're golden.
  A gleam of excitement phased through her expressionless eyes.
  She swore she could see a strange gleam appearing in his grey eyes.
  An evil gleam came into his eyes and he grinned mischievously at Tara.
  He looked back with a sneer and a matching gleam in his eye.
  A wicked gleam appeared in his eyes and his hands instantly became scaly and hard.
  Matching my mischievous expression, she simply nods, a gleam in her eyes.
  His face was expressionless, but the gleam in his eyes told her he was angry.
  Alex caught the predatory gleam in Greg's eyes as he offered them a drink.
  Synonyms
  glimmer, glimmering, flicker, ray, spark, trace, suggestion, hint, faint sign, scintilla

Origin

Old English glǣm ‘brilliant light’, of Germanic origin.

词汇	gleam
释义	Definition of gleam in English: gleam verb ɡliːmɡlim [no object] 1Shine brightly, especially with reflected light. （尤指反光的）发光，闪烁 light gleamed on the china cats 瓷猫身上闪着光。 her eyes gleamed with satisfaction 她的眼睛闪烁着满意的光芒。 Example sentencesExamples The leader gave a bit of ground, then held firm and grinned back; large, white fangs and rain-damped fur gleaming in the dim light. He made his way down the hallway, the lights gleaming even brighter, piercing through the void of space. The sapphire seemed to gleam with an inner light of its own as it reflected the hot sunlight falling upon it. A plump, rounded moon settled alongside the twinkling lights and gleamed observantly from its position in the sky. An off-colored rock, gleaming near white in the gloom, was good for a slight scoot. But this gem was like all of those gems combined somehow, and it gleamed in the morning light, catching the sun's rays and casting them back at the poet. As the smoke glittered and gleamed, shining brilliantly, he had to shadow his eyes. Her auburn hair, tinted gold, gleamed in the fluorescent light. And there, in the centre of the valley, gleaming so brightly it seems to possess an inner light of its own: The Crystal City. The stars gleaming and moon shining lit my way to the secluded hill as the noise of everyone behind me faded. As it walked closer to the fire they could see white hair gleaming in the light. The soft grass they stood on was covered in sweet dew, the water gleaming and reflecting the light upon their faces. He creates a play of black and blue colours to set the backdrop and on this he places three boats, with bright lights gleaming from them. The young man held up his hands to show he was unarmed, but they continued towards him, the daggers gleaming in the flickering light. A light flickered, then a red flare seemed to gleam brightly. The huntress silently pulled out a small dagger from her waist; its blade gleamed in the flickering light. As he looked at me, he flashed a seemingly perfect smile, his straight white teeth gleamed in the light. I made the mistake of looking up at her, only to see that the smile on her face had grown, the twinkle in her eyes gleaming more brightly then ever. I woke up in a room filled with white and a bright light gleamed into my face. They were Indians, though I could see the light from the few lanterns gleaming off their white chests. Synonyms shine, glimmer, glint, catch the light, glitter, shimmer, glow, sparkle, twinkle, flicker, blink, wink, glisten, flash, flare, beam, fluoresce reflect light literary glister rare coruscate, scintillate, fulgurate, effulge, luminesce, incandesce, phosphoresce 1.1 (of a smooth surface or object) reflect light because well polished. （光滑的表面或物体因被仔细擦拭而）反光 Victor buffed the glass until it gleamed 维克托把玻璃擦得铮亮。 Example sentencesExamples Cleaned and polished until it gleamed in the harsh lights of the gym, it promised glory in an otherwise ugly world. Silver metallic surfaces gleamed at him from every angle, a tangled heap of wires residing around five power ports in a row. I'd rather sweat and curse over ten pages of something new than dry and polish one page until it's gleaming and ready to be put away. A future as a domestic goddess will surely be mine - but in the meantime, my surfaces are gleaming, thank you very much. The floors and banisters had been varnished and polished till they gleamed, the frames of paintings had received a thorough cleaning. A black, highly polished coach gleamed in the moonlight as its side door closed. There was a large wooden desk, highly polished and gleaming like it had been soaked in oil, at the nether end of the room. In front of them, several giant exhibition stands in black polished color gleamed in the flashing lights of green, white, yellow, and blue. The footwear radiated the sense of money, all polished and gleaming. There everything looked shiny and new, gleaming with the polished metallic look of a classic car show. They had brought down the old walnut writing desk from the loft and had polished it until it gleamed contentedly. His armour was of the finest steel; smooth surfaced and gleaming in the rays of the morning sun. He lives in a posh, modern mid-rise, its lobby ablaze in polished surfaces that gleam like gold teeth. And so, after a full day of washing and dusting and cleaning and polishing until the house gleamed, it was my turn to be gossied up and smartened, ready for inspection. Their copies gleam shiny black and perfect, with uncracked spines, uncreased pages, and a redesigned cover. Smooth polished oak flooring gleamed in the afternoon light flooding in from the open windows. It's now as smooth and gleaming, and as ruddily glowing, as a freshly deforested Alpine slope at sunset. The rich, dark, walnut surface gleamed like glass, the china and silver twinkling in the light cast from two huge candelabra. The scales had been polished carefully and gleamed from the light of the torches on the walls. I've spent the entire day washing and polishing windows till they gleamed. 1.2 (of an emotion or quality) be expressed through the brightness of a person's eyes. （情绪或性质通过目光或神色）闪现出来 affection gleamed in her large green eyes Example sentencesExamples Krystal looked at him once, with disappointment gleaming wetly in her eyes. Just there, in the hopeful gleam of your eye, and the gentle bow of your lip. Leo smirked at me while his emerald eyes gleamed with mischief. A gleam of something shot through his eyes, and I shrunk back in fear. She smiled and leaned towards her guest with more than polite curiosity gleaming in her blue eyes. They moved to the front and sat attentively, hope gleaming in their eyes. His face has a slightly rakish quality to it, his eyes gleaming with charm, and cunning. I looked at him, though still on the floor, his eyes were gleaming strangely with pride and amazement. It unnerved him when she looked at him with fear gleaming in her eyes. The shade exactly matched her eyes as they gleamed with love and joy. Yet something about her, perhaps the defined line of her chin, or the gleam of intelligence lurking in her dark eyes, told him that she knew. His eyes gleamed with mischief and Lily laughed despite her anger. A twinkle of amusement and excitement gleamed in his olive colored eyes. She follows the story with a burst of laughter, her eyes gleaming with pleasure. His yellow eyes gleamed with pride of his humble stature. A smile widened his mouth and his beautiful eyes gleamed with happiness. ‘I love you too, my darling.’ All I ever wanted in life was to make them proud, to see them smiling at me, pride gleaming in their eyes. His eyes gleamed with mischief and he took her hand in his and kissed it like in those 16th century movies. There was a gleam of triumph in Abigail's eyes now, and she pressed on. His eyes gleamed with an icy fury, adding to his grief. Their eyes were gleaming with relief and an overall feeling of gratitude. She remained silent, her head held high and her eyes gleaming with anger. She caught his eye and he could almost swear that he saw a flash of mischief gleaming in hers. Fear gleamed from his malachite eyes and choking his every breath. The single gleam of wickedness in his eyes was enough to chill her blood. noun ɡliːmɡlim 1A faint or brief light, especially one reflected from something. （尤指反射的）微光，短暂的光 the gleam of a silver tray 银碟隐隐的发光。 Example sentencesExamples For the first time, he also noticed the slight gleam of light which enveloped her. The sky in the east gleams like burnished brass gilding the wavelets on Phoenix Bay. The sea looked divine, bathed in the gleam of moonlight. The spotlight brightens his yellow bandanna and reflects a gleam off his black sunglasses. The next morning was refreshing; the light layer of fog and gleams of sunlight made it appealing for outdoor activities. Hard to miss, especially by night divers, whose lights catch the gleam from its huge opalescent eyes, is the ratfish, which cruises by on wing-like pectoral fins. Reality enters his brain only in ‘feeble gleams of light.’ See how his precise hands are reflected in the gleam and curve of the espresso machine, bringing it to life? As she did so a gleam of gold shown from around her neck. Sighing, I drove off towards the park with only the faint gleam of the moonlight to guide me. She got faster and faster and soon the dagger was just a silver gleam of light. A dim line of light gleams from its surface across the building's ruined ceiling. At first it shone bright and clear like Venus and Jupiter, then it glowed red like Mars, finally fading to a dull gleam, like the light of Saturn. As I unsheathed it, the blade reflected the light of the fireplace, producing a gleam on the edge. It had a nice oak finish to it, and if the sun hit it at the perfect moment it would reflect off an irreplaceable gleam. The airplane literally glistened in the sun - an unmistakable gleam reflected by the windshield challenged everyone to draw closer. I held it up above my head and saw the reflection of the moon on the shining metal, the gleam from the moon rays ricocheted off the silver and lit up my room. The fire he had put upon that man had died, clouding his vision with a silver gleam. It was so far away that I could barely make out the gleam of reflected light. And then I saw it, the gleam of gold. Synonyms glimmer, glint, shimmer, glow, twinkle, sparkle, flicker, blink, spark, flash, flare beam, ray, shaft, finger, pencil shine, lustre, gloss, sheen glint, glitter, glimmer, sparkle, brightness, brilliance, radiance, glow, luminescence, luminosity, phosphorescence, incandescence literary glister rare lambency, scintillation, effulgence, refulgence, fulguration, coruscation 1.1 A brief or faint instance of a quality or emotion. （尤指所期望的性质或情绪的）闪现，隐现 the gleam of hope vanished 那一线希望破灭了。 Example sentencesExamples Although there was still a gleam of hope, most people considered it a theoretical rather than a practical one. It polishes another familiar genre, the coming-of-age movie, to a fine gleam of wit. There is a gleam of intelligence, a gleam of humor, and there's always amusement, but his delivery is so poor, people only laugh because of his power. That faint gleam of hope faded and she awaited the bullet and the echoing rattle. Synonyms glimmer, glimmering, flicker, ray, spark, trace, suggestion, hint, faint sign, scintilla 1.2 An expression of an emotion or quality in a person's eyes. she saw a gleam of triumph in his eyes 她明白无误地看到他眼中闪着胜利的光芒。 Example sentencesExamples An evil gleam came into his eyes and he grinned mischievously at Tara. His face was expressionless, but the gleam in his eyes told her he was angry. When I turned around, Charlie was still standing at the counter with a mischievous gleam in his dark eyes. Say it with a wicked gleam, and you're golden. He looked back with a sneer and a matching gleam in his eye. Alex caught the predatory gleam in Greg's eyes as he offered them a drink. While his back was turned, I caught a gleam in Andy's eye. A gleam of excitement phased through her expressionless eyes. A dangerous gleam had appeared in his eyes, while his voice more and more turned into a hiss. Brooklyn smiled and I could see the mischievous gleam in her eye. "I've seen her, " he noticed the gleam of hope in the undertaker's eye. He also expressed his joy and pride at the gleam in people's eyes at looking at ‘what is our art collection.’ A deadly gleam flashed in Sinclair's eyes and he almost grinned again. Also, ‘O Leader’ had to be spoken with powerful hand gestures, an expression of devotion and the bright gleam in the eyes. Matching my mischievous expression, she simply nods, a gleam in her eyes. A wicked gleam appeared in his eyes and his hands instantly became scaly and hard. She swore she could see a strange gleam appearing in his grey eyes. She almost believed him until she saw the mischievous gleam in his brown eyes. Synonyms glimmer, glimmering, flicker, ray, spark, trace, suggestion, hint, faint sign, scintilla Derivatives gleamingly adverb There are immaculately turned out sheep, goats with coats that might have been tailored in Savile Row, ponies groomed gleamingly to perfection. Example sentencesExamples As smooth as silk they glided over their set, gleamingly polished, if slightly bland, and as always, chilled to a shiver. They were - all at once - caring, compassionate, interested in single mothers and the homeless and gleamingly modern. gleamy adjective ˈɡliːmiˈɡlimi (of a smooth surface) reflecting light. the gleamy brightness of the shallow water Example sentencesExamples Aurelia noted the walls, coated with a gleamy stuff like the bricks at her school. And when the rain finished my car looked as clean and gleamy as anyone else's. We walk from one to the next on goat trails beneath a gleamy Aegean sky. Origin Old English glǣm 'brilliant light', of Germanic origin. Rhymes abeam, agleam, beam, blaspheme, bream, deem, deme, downstream, dream, esteem, extreme, hakim, kilim, meme, midstream, Nîmes, régime, scheme, scream, seam, seem, steam, stream, supreme, team, teem, theme, upstream Definition of gleam in US English: gleam verbɡlimɡlēm [no object] 1Shine brightly, especially with reflected light. （尤指反光的）发光，闪烁 light gleamed on the china cats 瓷猫身上闪着光。 her eyes gleamed with satisfaction 她的眼睛闪烁着满意的光芒。 Example sentencesExamples The young man held up his hands to show he was unarmed, but they continued towards him, the daggers gleaming in the flickering light. The stars gleaming and moon shining lit my way to the secluded hill as the noise of everyone behind me faded. The huntress silently pulled out a small dagger from her waist; its blade gleamed in the flickering light. Her auburn hair, tinted gold, gleamed in the fluorescent light. But this gem was like all of those gems combined somehow, and it gleamed in the morning light, catching the sun's rays and casting them back at the poet. As the smoke glittered and gleamed, shining brilliantly, he had to shadow his eyes. They were Indians, though I could see the light from the few lanterns gleaming off their white chests. He creates a play of black and blue colours to set the backdrop and on this he places three boats, with bright lights gleaming from them. A light flickered, then a red flare seemed to gleam brightly. I woke up in a room filled with white and a bright light gleamed into my face. As he looked at me, he flashed a seemingly perfect smile, his straight white teeth gleamed in the light. And there, in the centre of the valley, gleaming so brightly it seems to possess an inner light of its own: The Crystal City. The sapphire seemed to gleam with an inner light of its own as it reflected the hot sunlight falling upon it. An off-colored rock, gleaming near white in the gloom, was good for a slight scoot. The leader gave a bit of ground, then held firm and grinned back; large, white fangs and rain-damped fur gleaming in the dim light. He made his way down the hallway, the lights gleaming even brighter, piercing through the void of space. The soft grass they stood on was covered in sweet dew, the water gleaming and reflecting the light upon their faces. I made the mistake of looking up at her, only to see that the smile on her face had grown, the twinkle in her eyes gleaming more brightly then ever. A plump, rounded moon settled alongside the twinkling lights and gleamed observantly from its position in the sky. As it walked closer to the fire they could see white hair gleaming in the light. Synonyms shine, glimmer, glint, catch the light, glitter, shimmer, glow, sparkle, twinkle, flicker, blink, wink, glisten, flash, flare, beam, fluoresce 1.1 (of a smooth surface or object) reflect light because well polished. （光滑的表面或物体因被仔细擦拭而）反光 Victor buffed the glass until it gleamed 维克托把玻璃擦得铮亮。 Example sentencesExamples A black, highly polished coach gleamed in the moonlight as its side door closed. The scales had been polished carefully and gleamed from the light of the torches on the walls. He lives in a posh, modern mid-rise, its lobby ablaze in polished surfaces that gleam like gold teeth. I'd rather sweat and curse over ten pages of something new than dry and polish one page until it's gleaming and ready to be put away. It's now as smooth and gleaming, and as ruddily glowing, as a freshly deforested Alpine slope at sunset. They had brought down the old walnut writing desk from the loft and had polished it until it gleamed contentedly. The rich, dark, walnut surface gleamed like glass, the china and silver twinkling in the light cast from two huge candelabra. Smooth polished oak flooring gleamed in the afternoon light flooding in from the open windows. The floors and banisters had been varnished and polished till they gleamed, the frames of paintings had received a thorough cleaning. Their copies gleam shiny black and perfect, with uncracked spines, uncreased pages, and a redesigned cover. His armour was of the finest steel; smooth surfaced and gleaming in the rays of the morning sun. The footwear radiated the sense of money, all polished and gleaming. Silver metallic surfaces gleamed at him from every angle, a tangled heap of wires residing around five power ports in a row. I've spent the entire day washing and polishing windows till they gleamed. In front of them, several giant exhibition stands in black polished color gleamed in the flashing lights of green, white, yellow, and blue. There everything looked shiny and new, gleaming with the polished metallic look of a classic car show. There was a large wooden desk, highly polished and gleaming like it had been soaked in oil, at the nether end of the room. And so, after a full day of washing and dusting and cleaning and polishing until the house gleamed, it was my turn to be gossied up and smartened, ready for inspection. Cleaned and polished until it gleamed in the harsh lights of the gym, it promised glory in an otherwise ugly world. A future as a domestic goddess will surely be mine - but in the meantime, my surfaces are gleaming, thank you very much. 1.2 (of an emotion or quality) appear or be expressed through the brightness of someone's eyes or expression. （情绪或性质通过目光或神色）闪现出来 a hint of mischief gleaming in her eyes 她的眼神里闪现出一丝调皮。 Example sentencesExamples Fear gleamed from his malachite eyes and choking his every breath. She caught his eye and he could almost swear that he saw a flash of mischief gleaming in hers. Krystal looked at him once, with disappointment gleaming wetly in her eyes. His face has a slightly rakish quality to it, his eyes gleaming with charm, and cunning. I looked at him, though still on the floor, his eyes were gleaming strangely with pride and amazement. A gleam of something shot through his eyes, and I shrunk back in fear. She smiled and leaned towards her guest with more than polite curiosity gleaming in her blue eyes. They moved to the front and sat attentively, hope gleaming in their eyes. A smile widened his mouth and his beautiful eyes gleamed with happiness. ‘I love you too, my darling.’ It unnerved him when she looked at him with fear gleaming in her eyes. The shade exactly matched her eyes as they gleamed with love and joy. All I ever wanted in life was to make them proud, to see them smiling at me, pride gleaming in their eyes. She follows the story with a burst of laughter, her eyes gleaming with pleasure. There was a gleam of triumph in Abigail's eyes now, and she pressed on. Yet something about her, perhaps the defined line of her chin, or the gleam of intelligence lurking in her dark eyes, told him that she knew. She remained silent, her head held high and her eyes gleaming with anger. The single gleam of wickedness in his eyes was enough to chill her blood. Their eyes were gleaming with relief and an overall feeling of gratitude. His eyes gleamed with mischief and Lily laughed despite her anger. A twinkle of amusement and excitement gleamed in his olive colored eyes. His yellow eyes gleamed with pride of his humble stature. Leo smirked at me while his emerald eyes gleamed with mischief. His eyes gleamed with an icy fury, adding to his grief. Just there, in the hopeful gleam of your eye, and the gentle bow of your lip. His eyes gleamed with mischief and he took her hand in his and kissed it like in those 16th century movies. nounɡlimɡlēm 1usually in singular A faint or brief light, especially one reflected from something. （尤指反射的）微光，短暂的光 the gleam of a silver tray 银碟隐隐的发光。 Example sentencesExamples As I unsheathed it, the blade reflected the light of the fireplace, producing a gleam on the edge. The fire he had put upon that man had died, clouding his vision with a silver gleam. Hard to miss, especially by night divers, whose lights catch the gleam from its huge opalescent eyes, is the ratfish, which cruises by on wing-like pectoral fins. She got faster and faster and soon the dagger was just a silver gleam of light. Sighing, I drove off towards the park with only the faint gleam of the moonlight to guide me. The airplane literally glistened in the sun - an unmistakable gleam reflected by the windshield challenged everyone to draw closer. A dim line of light gleams from its surface across the building's ruined ceiling. The sea looked divine, bathed in the gleam of moonlight. I held it up above my head and saw the reflection of the moon on the shining metal, the gleam from the moon rays ricocheted off the silver and lit up my room. It had a nice oak finish to it, and if the sun hit it at the perfect moment it would reflect off an irreplaceable gleam. At first it shone bright and clear like Venus and Jupiter, then it glowed red like Mars, finally fading to a dull gleam, like the light of Saturn. The spotlight brightens his yellow bandanna and reflects a gleam off his black sunglasses. The sky in the east gleams like burnished brass gilding the wavelets on Phoenix Bay. The next morning was refreshing; the light layer of fog and gleams of sunlight made it appealing for outdoor activities. See how his precise hands are reflected in the gleam and curve of the espresso machine, bringing it to life? And then I saw it, the gleam of gold. As she did so a gleam of gold shown from around her neck. For the first time, he also noticed the slight gleam of light which enveloped her. It was so far away that I could barely make out the gleam of reflected light. Reality enters his brain only in ‘feeble gleams of light.’ Synonyms glimmer, glint, shimmer, glow, twinkle, sparkle, flicker, blink, spark, flash, flare shine, lustre, gloss, sheen 1.1 A brief or faint instance of a quality or emotion, especially a desirable one. （尤指所期望的性质或情绪的）闪现，隐现 the gleam of hope vanished 那一线希望破灭了。 Example sentencesExamples Although there was still a gleam of hope, most people considered it a theoretical rather than a practical one. There is a gleam of intelligence, a gleam of humor, and there's always amusement, but his delivery is so poor, people only laugh because of his power. It polishes another familiar genre, the coming-of-age movie, to a fine gleam of wit. That faint gleam of hope faded and she awaited the bullet and the echoing rattle. Synonyms glimmer, glimmering, flicker, ray, spark, trace, suggestion, hint, faint sign, scintilla 1.2 A brightness in a person's eyes taken as a sign of a particular emotion. （眼中代表着某种情绪的）光亮 she saw an unmistakable gleam of triumph in his eyes 她明白无误地看到他眼中闪着胜利的光芒。 Example sentencesExamples Brooklyn smiled and I could see the mischievous gleam in her eye. He also expressed his joy and pride at the gleam in people's eyes at looking at ‘what is our art collection.’ While his back was turned, I caught a gleam in Andy's eye. "I've seen her, " he noticed the gleam of hope in the undertaker's eye. She almost believed him until she saw the mischievous gleam in his brown eyes. Also, ‘O Leader’ had to be spoken with powerful hand gestures, an expression of devotion and the bright gleam in the eyes. A deadly gleam flashed in Sinclair's eyes and he almost grinned again. When I turned around, Charlie was still standing at the counter with a mischievous gleam in his dark eyes. A dangerous gleam had appeared in his eyes, while his voice more and more turned into a hiss. Say it with a wicked gleam, and you're golden. A gleam of excitement phased through her expressionless eyes. She swore she could see a strange gleam appearing in his grey eyes. An evil gleam came into his eyes and he grinned mischievously at Tara. He looked back with a sneer and a matching gleam in his eye. A wicked gleam appeared in his eyes and his hands instantly became scaly and hard. Matching my mischievous expression, she simply nods, a gleam in her eyes. His face was expressionless, but the gleam in his eyes told her he was angry. Alex caught the predatory gleam in Greg's eyes as he offered them a drink. Synonyms glimmer, glimmering, flicker, ray, spark, trace, suggestion, hint, faint sign, scintilla Origin Old English glǣm ‘brilliant light’, of Germanic origin.
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