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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. /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.
Word Origin. See glimpse in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: glimpse. Definition of glimpse verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
3 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.
[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.
verb [ T ] to see something or someone for a very short time: She glimpsed him out of the corner of her eye. (Definition of glimpse from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of glimpse. in Chinese (Traditional) 看一看, 瞥見, 一瞥… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 看一看, 瞥见, 一瞥… See more. in Spanish.
