gleaming
UK: ˈɡliːmɪŋ | US: ˈɡlimɪŋ
adj. shining brightly, often with reflected light
v. present participle of "gleam" (to shine softly or intermittently)
The word "gleaming" originates from the Old English "glǣm," meaning "brightness" or "splendor," which is related to the Proto-Germanic *glaimiz ("shine"). The suffix "-ing" is added to form the present participle, indicating an ongoing action or state. The morpheme "gleam" has retained its core meaning of soft, shimmering light throughout its evolution, while "-ing" grammatically adapts it to describe a continuous or current attribute.
The moonlight cast a gleaming path across the lake.
Her eyes were gleaming with excitement.
The polished silverware was gleaming on the table.
The car’s newly waxed surface was gleaming in the sun.
He wiped the glasses until they were gleaming.