Glimpse

What do we mean by glimpse?

A brief, incomplete view or look. noun

A brief flash of light. noun

To obtain a brief, incomplete view of. intransitive verb

To look briefly; glance. intransitive verb

A transient gleam; a momentary ray or flash of light. noun

A transient or hurried view; a glance, as in passing; hence, a momentary or chance experience of anything; a faint perception. noun

A faint trace or share; a slight tinge. noun

To glimmer; shine.

To come into momentary view; appear transiently or as in a flash.

To look momentarily or accidentally.

To get a momentary view of; see transiently.

To show or cause to be seen as by a glimpse. We conclude this survey with the mention of the psychology of the developing child, glimpsing as it does, in the budding capabilities of the infant, the microcosm of the race and an epitome of the struggle for civilization.

To catch a glimpse of; to see by glimpses; to have a short or hurried view of. transitive verb

A sudden flash; transient luster. noun

A short, hurried view; a transitory or fragmentary perception; a quick sight. noun

A faint idea; an inkling. noun

To appear by glimpses; to catch glimpses. intransitive verb

A brief look, glance, or peek. noun

To see or view briefly or incompletely. verb

Catch a glimpse of or see briefly verb

A brief look, glance, or peek.

A sudden flash.

A faint idea; an inkling.

Words that are spelled similarly to glimpse:
glimpse.

Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word glimpse:
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Words that rhyme with glimpse:
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Adjectives that are often used to describe glimpse:
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