glimpse
a very brief, passing look, sight, or view.
a momentary or slight appearance.
a vague idea; inkling.
Archaic. a gleam, as of light.
to catch or take a glimpse of.
to look briefly; glance (usually followed by at).
Archaic. to come into view; appear faintly.
Origin of glimpse
1Other words for glimpse
Other words from glimpse
- glimpser, noun
- un·glimpsed, adjective
Words that may be confused with glimpse
- glance, glimpse
Words Nearby glimpse
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How to use glimpse in a sentence
Buzzfeed shows us a potentially terrifying glimpse of the future.
At his year-end, pre-Hawaii press conference, we caught a rare glimpse of peak Obama.
The Liberation of the Lame Duck: Obama Goes Full Bulworth | John Avlon | December 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe tumult was such that young Sarah had cause to worry that she might not get even a glimpse of Will and Kate.
On the back cover of the first paperback edition we get a glimpse of the media buzz.
Not until someone catches on video one small glimpse of your everyday reality and even then, can you get justice?
‘Why Have I Lost Control?’: Cory Booker in ’92 on Rodney King Echoes Ferguson | Cory Booker | November 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Just as it disappeared from view he caught a glimpse of a charming little girl, peeping out of a latticed window beside the door.
Davy and The Goblin | Charles E. CarrylWhile the door was open he caught a glimpse of the street outside—and of Glavis on the sidewalk below.
The Homesteader | Oscar MicheauxLawrence mingled with the crowd, and as he read he felt a bulky envelope thrust in his hand and caught a glimpse of a dusky arm.
The Courier of the Ozarks | Byron A. DunnIsabel had a glimpse of a delicate high-bred face set like a panel in a parted curtain.
Ancestors | Gertrude AthertonBlack Sheep climbed into bed feeling that he had lost Heaven after a glimpse through the gates.
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British Dictionary definitions for glimpse
/ (ɡlɪmps) /
a brief or incomplete view: to catch a glimpse of the sea
a vague indication: he had a glimpse of what the lecturer meant
archaic a glimmer of light
(tr) to catch sight of briefly or momentarily
(intr usually foll by at) mainly US to look (at) briefly or cursorily; glance (at)
(intr) archaic to shine faintly; glimmer
Origin of glimpse
1usage For glimpse
Derived forms of glimpse
- glimpser, noun
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