gleam
/ɡliːm/
verb
- To shine with a soft, reflected light.
- The polished floor gleamed after being waxed.
- The car's headlights gleamed on the wet road.
- Her silver necklace gleamed in the candlelight.
- To show a particular quality or emotion briefly or faintly.
- The old photograph gleamed with memories of happier times.
- A smile gleamed on her face as she opened the gift.
- His eyes gleamed with excitement when he heard the news.
Antonyms
noun
- A brief or faint flash of light.
- I saw the gleam of a flashlight in the dark forest.
- A gleam of sunlight broke through the clouds.
- The diamond gave off a bright gleam under the store lights.
- A small sign or trace of something, especially a positive quality or emotion.
- The teacher saw a gleam of understanding on the student's face.
- There was a gleam of hope in her voice.
- His eyes had a mischievous gleam as he told the joke.