1. brief flashes or rays of light
2. small amounts or traces of something positive

1. shines brightly with reflected light

Examples

• The gleams of sunlight filtered through the forest canopy.
• She saw gleams of hope in his encouraging words.
• The polished marble floor gleams under the chandelier.
• Gleams of silver caught her eye in the jewelry display.
• The lake gleams like a mirror in the morning light.
• There were gleams of intelligence in the child’s questions.
• The knight’s armor gleams in the firelight.