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gleam vs radiate

radiate vs gleam

gleam is a noun but radiate is not a noun.

gleam is not an adjective while radiate is an adjective.

gleam and radiate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gleam Yes No Yes No
radiate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, radiate is a hypernym of gleam; that is, radiate is a word with a broader meaning than gleam:
  • gleam: shine brightly, like a star or a light
  • radiate: cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays
gleam (noun) radiate (noun)
an appearance of reflected light
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
gleam (adjective) radiate (adjective)
having rays or ray-like parts as in the flower heads of daisies
arranged like rays or radii; radiating from a common center
gleam (verb) radiate (verb)
to shine with faint or brief light send out real or metaphoric rays; the children radiated joyous energy
shine brightly, like a star or a light issue or emerge in rays or waves
be shiny, as if wet spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center
send out rays or waves
Difference between gleam and radiate

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