Definitions for gleams

gleams gleam

Spelling: [gleem]
IPA: /glim/

Gleams is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 155 anagrams from letters in gleams (aeglms).

Definitions for gleams

noun

  1. a flash or beam of light:
  2. a dim or subdued light.
  3. a brief or slight manifestation or occurrence; trace:

verb (used without object)

  1. to send forth a gleam or gleams.
  2. to appear suddenly and clearly like a flash of light.

Origin of gleams

before 1000; (noun) Middle English glem(e), Old English glǣm; cognate with Old High German gleimo glowworm; akin to Old Saxon glīmo brightness; (v.) Middle English, derivative of the noun See

Examples for gleams

When Clay held the world title aloft, Lipsyte saw in the gleam of the belt sports and '60s social upheaval and his own careerism.

Polish them until they gleam with malice, wicked glee, and non-registry gifts.

The flash of orange, the blaze of red, the gleam of green, were what she needed.

The gleam of hope in this darkness is the number of men who came out to protest and who shielded women from baton blows.

She opened her eyes with a gleam of eagerness to hear the words.

Then she fluttered a glance at him in which there was a gleam of mockery.

No, her head was fallen, and he saw the gleam of her hand at her breast.

Nor will there be a sequel—a courtesy extended every Pixar movie except Toy Story, thus lending each a gleam of singularity.

How black is the great tower, and how bright the gleam of arms upon the wall!

She was smiling now, and he caught a gleam of mischief in her eyes.

Word Value for gleams
Scrable

8

Words with friends

11

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