1. a brief flash or beam of light
2. a small amount or sign of something positive

1. to shine with a brief or faint light

Examples

• A gleam of sunlight broke through the clouds.
• The knife blade caught a gleam from the fire.
• There was a gleam of hope in her eyes.
• His face showed a gleam of satisfaction.
• The wet pavement gleamed under the streetlights.
• Her jewelry gleamed in the candlelight.
• The lake gleamed like a mirror in the moonlight.