gleaming
Translation
shining, glowing, lustrous
Examples
Her gleaming white teeth were perfect.
Her gleaming white teeth were perfect.
He looked at the gleaming new car.
He looked at the gleaming new car.
Grammar Patterns
gleaming ((noun)) a gleaming surface
Similar Words
Synonyms: shining, sparkling, glistening; Antonyms: dull, matte
Etymology
From Old English 'glǣm' (brightness, splendor). It's the present participle of the verb 'to gleam'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'gleam' of light. 'Gleaming' is the adjective for something producing this light, like a freshly cleaned window.