NYT Dictionary

AGLEAM

/əˈɡliːm/
Adjectivea-GLEAMa-gleam · 2 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Glowing with subdued light.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Hellenic *ə- Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-)der. English a- English gleam English agleam From a- + gleam.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

gleamingnitid

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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