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- Dictionaryglimpse/ɡlɪm(p)s/
noun
- 1. a momentary or partial view: "she caught a glimpse of the ocean"
verb
- 1. see or perceive briefly or partially: "he glimpsed a figure standing in the shade"
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GLIMPSE definition: 1. to see something or someone for a very short time or only partly: 2. an occasion when you see…. Learn more.
: to get a brief look at. glimpsed him as he sped by in his car. intransitive verb. 1. : to look briefly. glimpsed at the letter and then threw it aside. 2. archaic : glimmer. glimpser noun. 2 of 2. noun. 1. : a fleeting view or look. caught only a glimpse of the mugger. 2. archaic : glimmer. Synonyms. Verb. browse.
a radiant glance of the eye. side-glance, side-look. a glance sideways. type of: look, looking, looking at. the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually. noun. a vague indication. “he caught only a glimpse of the professor's meaning”.
to see something or someone for a very short time or only partly: We glimpsed the ruined abbey from the windows of the train. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to see something. see I can see for miles from up here. notice I noticed a crack in the ceiling. perceive Bill perceived a tiny figure in the distance.
Glimpse definition: a very brief, passing look, sight, or view.. See examples of GLIMPSE used in a sentence.
noun. /ɡlɪmps/. /ɡlɪmps/. [usually singular] a sight of somebody/something for a very short time, when you do not see the person or thing completely. glimpse (of somebody/something) He caught a glimpse of her in the crowd. I came up on deck to get my first glimpse of the island.
If you get a glimpse of someone or something, you see them very briefly and not very well. Some of the fans had waited 24 hours outside the hotel to catch a glimpse of their heroine. American English : glimpse / ˈglɪmps /
Glimpse Definition. A brief, sudden shining; flash. A brief, quick view. A faint, fleeting appearance; slight trace. A brief look, glance, or peek. I only got a glimpse of the car, so I can tell you the colour but not the registration number. To catch a brief, quick view of, as in passing; perceive momentarily and incompletely.
glimpse meaning, definition, what is glimpse: a quick look at someone or something tha...: Learn more.
1. If you get a glimpse of someone or something, you see them very briefly and not very well. [...] 2. If you glimpse someone or something, you see them very briefly and not very well. [...] 3. A glimpse of something is a brief experience of it or an idea about it that helps you understand or appreciate it better. [...] More.
