gleaming

• Décrit quelque chose qui brille intensément, souvent avec une surface propre ou polie, ou qui émet une lumière éclatante.

Describes something that shines brightly, often with a clean or polished surface.

1. Shining brightlyB1formal

   Reflecting light in a bright, smooth, and polished way.

   Luisant, brillant

   • The gleaming silverware was set on the table.
   • Her eyes were gleaming with excitement.
   • The car's gleaming paintwork caught everyone's attention.

   Synonymesburnishedglintingglisteningglitteringglossylustrouspolishedshiningsparkling

   Antonymesdarkdimdulllacklustermatte

2. Clean and polishedB1formal

   Appearing very clean, bright, and well-maintained.

   Luisant et propre

   • The kitchen was gleaming after the deep clean.
   • He wore a pair of gleaming white shoes.
   • The floors were gleaming from the fresh wax.

   Synonymesburnishedglisteningglossylustrouspolishedshiningsparkling

   Antonymesdingydirtyfilthygrimystained

• Nom désignant une lumière vive et éclatante ou un reflet, souvent provenant d'une surface polie ou propre.

A noun referring to a bright, shining light or reflection, often from a polished or clean surface.

indénombrable

1. Shining lightC1formal

   A brief or faint flash of light; a glimmer.

   Lueur

   • The gleaming of the stars was visible through the clouds.
   • A sudden gleaming from the window caught her attention.
   • The gleaming of the polished silverware reflected the candlelight.

   Synonymesflashglimmerglintshimmersparkletwinkle

   Antonymesdarknessgloomshade

• Verbe décrivant une lumière douce, soutenue ou réfléchie, souvent avec une connotation de brillance brève ou intermittente.

A verb used to describe a soft, steady, or reflected light, often implying a brief or intermittent shine.

1. Shine brightlyB1formal

   To shine with a soft, steady light, often reflecting light.

   luire d'un éclat doux

   • The polished floor gleamed in the sunlight.
   • Her eyes gleamed with excitement.
   • The stars gleamed in the clear night sky.

   Synonymesglimmerglintglistenglittershimmersparkle

   Antonymesdarkendimdullobscure

2. Express a feelingB2formal

   To show a particular emotion or quality through one's expression.

   Briller (d'une émotion)

   • His face gleamed with pride after the award.
   • Her smile gleamed with genuine happiness.
   • The child's eyes gleamed with mischief.

   Synonymesbeamflashglintshinesparkletwinkle