gleam

Noun
  1. An appearance of reflected light (synset 104961711)
    is a type of: effulgence, radiance, radiancy, refulgence, refulgency, shine - the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
    same as: gleaming, glow, lambency
  2. A flash of light (especially reflected light) (synset 107427078)
    is a type of: flash - a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
    same as: gleaming, glimmer
Verb
  1. Be shiny, as if wet (synset 202167378)
    "His eyes were glistening"
    is a type of: appear, look, seem - give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
    subtypes:
    • spangle - glitter as if covered with spangles
    • shimmer - give off a shimmering reflection, as of silk
    same as: glint, glisten, glitter, shine
  2. Shine brightly, like a star or a light (synset 202165209)
    is a type of: radiate - cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays
    same as: glimmer
  3. Appear briefly (synset 200424528)
    "A terrible thought gleamed in her mind"
    is a type of: appear, come along - come into being or existence, or appear on the scene

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