Agleam

//əˈɡliːm// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 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. 1
    bright with a steady but subdued shining wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
gleaminggleamingnitid

Example

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"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.

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