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Agleam

/əˈɡliːm/ · adjective

Meaning

Glowing with subdued light..

Example Sentences

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[.]
[Magazine staffer about his political team:] Pencils at the ready, keen brains agleam behind intelligent horn rims, these experts spread out to ravel the loose ends of White-Housing, web-spinning spiders for [the presidential candidate].
It was a dark Saturday night last month on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, where Saturday nights can get very dark, but Sabrina Brier, in a rhinestone necklace and strapless plaid pantsuit, was agleam onstage at a basement comedy club called Caveat warming up the crowd.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does agleam mean?

Agleam means Glowing with subdued light..

What is a synonym for agleam?

Common synonyms include bright, nitid, gleaming.

What is the opposite of agleam?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use agleam in a sentence?

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[.]

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