gleaming meaning
gleaming :
shining, bright
adjective
▪ The floor is gleaming.
▪ The floor is shining.
▪ Her eyes were gleaming with joy.
▪ Her eyes were shining with happiness.
paraphrasing
▪ shining – bright
▪ radiant – glowing
▪ luminous – bright
▪ glossy – shiny
Pronunciation
gleaming [ˈɡliː.mɪŋ]
The stress is on 'gleam' and sounds like 'glee-ming'.
Common phrases and grammar about gleaming
gleaming - Common meaning
adjective
shining, bright
Part of Speech Changes for "gleaming"
▪ gleam (noun) – a small bright light
▪ gleam (verb) – to shine with a soft light
Common Expressions with "gleaming"
▪ gleaming smile – a bright smile
▪ gleaming surface – a shiny surface
▪ gleaming eyes – eyes that shine brightly
▪ gleaming car – a shiny car
Important examples of gleaming in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, gleaming is often used to describe something that is clean and shiny.
Example of a confusing word: glaring (extremely bright or harsh)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Gleaming is used as an adjective, often to describe objects or expressions in TOEIC grammar questions.
gleaming
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
gleaming example
'shining example', used to describe a perfect example.
gleaming with pride
means 'showing pride', used to describe someone who is very proud.
Differences between similar words and gleaming
gleaming
,
shining
differences
Gleaming often implies a softer, more subtle shine, while shining can mean a more intense brightness.
Words with the same origin as gleaming
The origin of gleaming
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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