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gleam

The word “gleam” has 1 syllable: gleam

It's pronounced as /ɡliːm/

What is synonym and antonym for gleam?

In the thesaurus, “gleam” has 55 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for gleam along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for gleam

Antonyms for gleam

Meanings of gleam

  • noun
    1. A small or indistinct shaft or stream of light.
    2. A glimpse or hint; an indistinct sign of something.
    3. Brightness or shininess; splendor.
  • verb
    1. To shine; to glitter; to glisten.
    2. To be briefly but strongly apparent.
    3. To disgorge filth, as a hawk.

Example Sentences

  • A faint light began to gleam through the window.
  • His eyes showed a gleam of determination.
  • The polished silverware continued to gleam on the dining table.
  • A sudden gleam of hope appeared in her heart.
  • The car’s surface seemed to gleam after being washed.

On this page you'll find 64 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gleam, such as: afterglow, aureola, aureole, aurora, beam, bedazzle, blackness.

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