A gleam is a quick, small light that appears. You see it when something shines for a short time or from a small place.
The gleam of the stars was bright.
I saw a gleam from the lamp far away.
Gleam can mean a small sign of an emotion. You see this when a feeling is weak but clear on a face or in the eyes.
There was a gleam of joy in her eyes.
He had a gleam of hope on his face.
To gleam means to shine in a soft and small way. It shows light or brightness that is not strong but clear to see.
The sun gleamed on the wet road.
Her eyes gleamed with happiness.
To gleam can mean to show a small feeling clearly in a person’s face or eyes. It is used when feelings are clear but not loud.
She gleamed with pride after winning.
His eyes gleamed with anger silently.
Gleam can be used for a quick or small sign of something that appears or is understood. It means a faint moment or idea.
He caught a gleam of the solution quickly.
There was a gleam of truth in her words.
Gleam can mean that a surface gives off soft light by reflecting it. This use is common when talking about shiny objects or materials.
The metal gleamed after cleaning.
Polished floors gleam under lights.
