Glim

In archaic or dialectal usage, 'glim' refers to a dim or faint light, often a small flame or a flickering illumination. It can also describe something that barely shines or offers a glimpse of something. It suggests an insufficient or unstable source of light, creating a sense of obscurity, mystery, or unease. The term is often associated with the past or with environments where complete darkness prevails, with minimal visibility, and a sense of suspense.

Glim meaning with examples

• He held the sputtering candle aloft, its fragile glim barely illuminating the ancient crypt. Shadows danced wildly on the walls, hiding secrets in their depths and the glim made everything spooky.
• Through the fog, only the glim of the distant lighthouse pierced the gloom of the stormy sea, hinting at safety, but making the vastness of the ocean feel dangerous. The glim was far away.
• As the last embers died, the glim of the dying fire offered little comfort, leaving them shivering in the cold mountain night. The glim would soon disappear completely and take its warmth with it.
• She saw a glim of hope reflected in his eyes, a tiny spark of understanding that lit up the darkness of her despair, however brief or fragile the moment. The glim made her smile.