Synonyms for gleam

Synonyms for (noun) gleam

Synonyms: gleam, gleaming, glow, lambency

Definition: an appearance of reflected light

Similar words: shine, radiance, radiancy, refulgence, refulgency, effulgence

Definition: the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light


Synonyms: gleam, gleaming, glimmer

Definition: a flash of light (especially reflected light)

Similar words: flash

Definition: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy


Synonyms for (verb) gleam

Synonyms: gleam

Definition: appear briefly

Usage: A terrible thought gleamed in her mind

Similar words: appear, come along

Definition: come into being or existence, or appear on the scene

Usage: Then the computer came along and changed our lives; Homo sapiens appeared millions of years ago


Synonyms: gleam, glimmer

Definition: shine brightly, like a star or a light

Similar words: radiate

Definition: cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays

Usage: The sun is radiating


Synonyms: gleam, glint, glisten, glitter, shine

Definition: be shiny, as if wet

Usage: His eyes were glistening

Similar words: seem, look, appear

Definition: give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

Usage: She seems to be sleeping; This appears to be a very difficult problem; This project looks fishy; They appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time


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