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- DictionaryGlimpse/ɡlim(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"
noun. a very brief, passing look, sight, or view. a momentary or slight appearance. a vague idea; inkling. Archaic. a gleam, as of light. verb (used with object) , glimpsed, glimps·ing. to catch or take a glimpse of. Synonyms: espy, sight, view, spy, spot. verb (used without object) , glimpsed, glimps·ing.
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.
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”. see more. see less. type of: indicant, indication. something that serves to indicate or suggest.
4 days ago · 6 meanings: 1. a brief or incomplete view 2. a vague indication 3. archaic a glimmer of light 4. to catch sight of briefly or.... Click for more definitions.
glimpse something to start to understand something. Suddenly she glimpsed the truth about her sister. Definition of glimpse verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
[usually singular] glimpse (of somebody/something) glimpse (at somebody/something) a look at someone or something for a very short time, when you do not see the person or thing completely He caught a glimpse of her in the crowd. I came up on deck to get my first glimpse of the island.
Glimpse definition, a very brief, passing look, sight, or view. See more.
