gleaming
Gleaming (adjective) means shining brightly, especially with a polished sheen. Example: “The gleaming new car sat in the driveway.”
How to use gleaming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBright and shiny, usually because something has been polished or cleaned.
Word forms
more gleaming comparative, gleamings plural, most gleaming superlative
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The _____ new car sat in the driveway.
Rhymes for gleaming
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What does “gleaming” mean?
The word “gleaming” means shining brightly, especially with a polished sheen. In plain terms, bright and shiny, usually because something has been polished or cleaned.
How do you pronounce “gleaming”?
“Gleaming” is pronounced GLEE-mihng (/ˈɡliːmɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “gleaming” in a sentence?
Here is “gleaming” used in a sentence: “The gleaming new car sat in the driveway.”
What part of speech is “gleaming”?
“Gleaming” is an adjective.