Synonyms for

Gleam

Verb / gli:m / Another word for gleam — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To shine brightly or emit a flash of light.

Synonyms & similar words

glitter glow glimmer glint shine glisten lambency gleaming shine glimmer sparkle twinkle glitter flash radiate beam flicker glow flare burnish illuminate reflect shimmer sheen luster glisten coruscate scintillate

Example sentences

  1. The sun's rays gleam off the water.
  2. The diamond on her finger gleamed in the light.
  3. The car's headlights gleamed in the dark.
  4. The snow on the mountain gleams in the sun.
  5. The polished silver gleamed on the table.

Quotes

  • The gleam in their eyes telegraphs only too clearly that they are hoping for a headline, which of course means something disparaging about us.
  • There's a gleam in her eye that gives me pause.
  • The gleam in their eyes speaks of a knowledge that is not of this world.

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