gleaming

[US]/'gli:miŋ/
[UK]/ ˈɡlimɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. ein schwaches Lichtblitzen, ein flüchtiger Blick
adj. hell leuchtend
v. flackern, kurz und undeutlich erscheinen
Word Forms
Partizip Präsensgleaming
Pluralgleamings

Phrases & Collocations

gleaming eyes

glänzende Augen

gleaming smile

glänzendes Lächeln

gleaming silver

schimmerndes Silber

gleaming diamond

glänzender Diamant

gleaming water

glänzendes Wasser

gleaming armor

glänzende Rüstung

Example Sentences

swarthy Spaniards with gleaming teeth.

düster wirkende Spanier mit glänzenden Zähnen.

rich, gleaming shades of bronze.

reiche, glänzende Bronze-Töne.

a hall floored in gleaming yellow wood.

ein Saal mit einem Boden aus glänzendem gelbem Holz.

a hint of mischief gleaming in her eyes.

ein Hauch von Schelmischkeit, der in ihren Augen schien.

a hall of gleaming marble, as lush as a Byzantine church.

ein glänzender Marmorsaal, so üppig wie eine byzantinische Kirche.

a gleaming array of vintage cars

eine glänzende Ansammlung von Oldtimern

His teeth were a gleaming flash of white against his tan.

Seine Zähne waren ein glänzender, weißer Blitz gegen seine gebräunte Haut.

she brushed her hair carefully, as if her success lay in the sleek disposal of each gleaming black thread.

Sie kämmte ihre Haare sorgfältig, als hinge ihr Erfolg von der glatten Entfernung jedes glänzenden, schwarzen Fagens ab.

The lake, which once in a while we played friskily, had been covered by the fallen leaves, gleaming in the sunshine.

Der See, in dem wir manchmal ausgelassen spielten, war mit den gefallenen Blättern bedeckt, die in der Sonne glänzten.

Real-world Examples

The edge of a brilliant red sun was now gleaming through the trees.

Source: 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

“Harry! ” said Ron, his eyes gleaming.

Source: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

A chair that showcased the gleaming modernity of chrome.

Source: Vox opinion

Esteban slipped into the gleaming satin trousers.

Source: American Elementary School English 5

Anything that's smooth and shiny is gleaming.

Source: Sara's British English class

Nespresso's factories are gleaming temples to globalisation.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

We can replace it with gleaming.

Source: Sara's British English class

Its smooth mane and back were gleaming in the dappled sunlight.

Source: Theatrical play: Gulliver's Travels

Harry moved gladly into the shade of the gleaming kitchen.

Source: 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

He smiled wider, flashing his gleaming teeth. " Ask the questions."

Source: Twilight: Eclipse

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