gleaming

[US]/'gli:miŋ/
[UK]/ ˈɡlimɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a faint flash of light, a fleeting glimpse
adj. shining brightly
v. to flicker, to appear briefly and indistinctly

Phrases & Collocations

gleaming eyes

gleaming smile

gleaming silver

gleaming diamond

gleaming water

gleaming armor

Example Sentences

swarthy Spaniards with gleaming teeth.

rich, gleaming shades of bronze.

a hall floored in gleaming yellow wood.

a hint of mischief gleaming in her eyes.

a hall of gleaming marble, as lush as a Byzantine church.

a gleaming array of vintage cars

His teeth were a gleaming flash of white against his tan.

she brushed her hair carefully, as if her success lay in the sleek disposal of each gleaming black thread.

The lake, which once in a while we played friskily, had been covered by the fallen leaves, gleaming in the sunshine.

Real-world Examples

The edge of a brilliant red sun was now gleaming through the trees.

Source: 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

“Harry! ” said Ron, his eyes gleaming.

Source: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

A chair that showcased the gleaming modernity of chrome.

Source: Vox opinion

Esteban slipped into the gleaming satin trousers.

Source: American Elementary School English 5

Anything that's smooth and shiny is gleaming.

Source: Sara's British English class

Nespresso's factories are gleaming temples to globalisation.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

We can replace it with gleaming.

Source: Sara's British English class

Its smooth mane and back were gleaming in the dappled sunlight.

Source: Theatrical play: Gulliver's Travels

Harry moved gladly into the shade of the gleaming kitchen.

Source: 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

He smiled wider, flashing his gleaming teeth. " Ask the questions."

Source: Twilight: Eclipse

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