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GLEAM

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Gleam.

How to pronounce gleam:

US

Gleam - as a noun

An appearance of reflected light

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gleaming12glow8lambency17

A flash of light (especially reflected light)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gleaming12glimmer12

Gleam - as a verb

Be shiny, as if wet

Example: "His eyes were glistening"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
glint6glisten8glitter8shine8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appear10look8seem6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Shine brightly, like a star or a light

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
glimmer12

To shine with faint or brief light

Example: "A terrible thought gleamed in her mind"

Example Sentences

"The gleam of the sunlight reflected off the glass building."
"She noticed a gleam of excitement in his eyes."
"The diamond ring sparkled with a brilliant gleam."
"The metallic gleam of the car caught everyone's attention."
"A gleam of hope filled her heart as she received the good news."
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Word Game Points

Is GLEAM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gleam is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GLEAM has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is GLEAM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gleam is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GLEAM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is GLEAM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gleam is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GLEAM has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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