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gleams

The correct spelling is gleams.

How to pronounce gleams

noun

IPA: /ɡliːmz/

Say it like: Glee-ms

The correct spelling is gleams. A small or indistinct shaft or stream of light. For example: "The rescue workers preserved a gleam of optimism that they might still survive."

Usage Examples

The rescue workers preserved a gleam of optimism that they might still survive.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A small or indistinct shaft or stream of light.
  2. 2.A glimpse or hint; an indistinct sign of something.
  3. 3.Brightness or shininess; splendor.

verb

  1. 1.To shine; to glitter; to glisten.
  2. 2.To be briefly but strongly apparent.
  3. 3.To disgorge filth, as a hawk.

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