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Gleam Definition & Meaning

gleam
noun
  1. an appearance of reflected light
  2. a flash of light (especially reflected light)
verb
  1. be shiny, as if wet; "His eyes were glistening"
  2. shine brightly, like a star or a light
  3. appear briefly; "A terrible thought gleamed in her mind"

"Gleam" in song lyrics

See how gleam is used in real songs:

  • "Now I flex mad green get cream seven-fifty n----l gleam"
    12 O'Clock w/ Raekwon the Chef — Nasty Immigrants *
  • "The team supreme, we shine and gleam"
    9th Prince f/ Beretta 9, Dom Pachino — We Supreme
  • "Your rarely see major players with a pair and gleam"
    All City — Ded Right

Words that rhyme with gleam

Usage tips for "gleam"

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Frequently asked questions

What does gleam mean?
an appearance of reflected light a flash of light (especially reflected light) be shiny, as if wet; "His eyes were glistening" shine brightly, like a star or a light appear briefly; "A terrible thought gleamed in her mind"
What part of speech is gleam?
Gleam is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does gleam have?
Gleam has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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