gleaming

• Descreve algo que brilha intensamente, geralmente com uma superfície limpa, polida ou refletiva.

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

1. Shining brightlyB1formal

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

   Brilhante

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

   Sinônimosburnishedglintingglisteningglitteringglossylustrouspolishedshiningsparkling

   Antônimosdarkdimdulllacklustermatte

2. Clean and polishedB1formal

   Appearing very clean, bright, and well-maintained.

   Brilhante

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

   Sinônimosburnishedglisteningglossylustrouspolishedshiningsparkling

   Antônimosdingydirtyfilthygrimystained

• Substantivo que designa um brilho intenso e reluzente ou o reflexo da luz, frequentemente em superfícies polidas, limpas ou molhadas.

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

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1. Shining lightC1formal

   A brief or faint flash of light; a glimmer.

   Brilho

   • 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.

   Sinônimosflashglimmerglintshimmersparkletwinkle

   Antônimosdarknessgloomshade

• Verbo usado para descrever uma luz suave, constante ou refletida, muitas vezes sugerindo um brilho passageiro ou intermitente.

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.

   Brilhar suavemente

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

   Sinônimosglimmerglintglistenglittershimmersparkle

   Antônimosdarkendimdullobscure

2. Express a feelingB2formal

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

   Brilhar

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

   Sinônimosbeamflashglintshinesparkletwinkle