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gleam
/ɡliːm/
verb
błyszczeć
Also
lśnićmigotać
Definition
To shine brightly, especially with a soft, reflected light, or to appear briefly and faintly.
Examples
The polished silver gleamed in the candlelight, catching every flicker.
Wypolerowane srebro błyszczało w świetle świec, łapiąc każdy migot.
A faint hope gleamed in her eyes as she heard the good news.
Słaba nadzieja zajaśniała w jej oczach, gdy usłyszała dobrą wiadomość.
Collocations
eyes gleammetal gleamgleam of light
noun
błysk
Also
promyk(m)
Definition
A faint or brief flash of light, or a brief expression of an emotion, especially hope or mischief.
Examples
I saw a gleam of hope in his eyes despite the difficult situation.
Zobaczyłem błysk nadziei w jego oczach pomimo trudnej sytuacji.
A gleam of light appeared through the clouds after the storm.
Promyk światła pojawił się przez chmury po burzy.
Collocations
gleam of hopegleam in his eyefaint gleam
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