Agleam
/əˈɡliːm/ adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Glowing with subdued light. not-comparable
"She was on her knees with her arms round Andrew's neck before he could prevent her. Her eyes were tearfully agleam, as, audibly reckless, she sobbed[.]"
Adjective
- 1 bright with a steady but subdued shining wordnet
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More examples"She was on her knees with her arms round Andrew's neck before he could prevent her. Her eyes were tearfully agleam, as, audibly reckless, she sobbed[.]"
Etymology
From a- + gleam.