glimpse /glɪmps/ n., v., glimpsed, glimps•ing. n. [countable] a very brief passing look, sight, or view: caught only a quick glimpse of the gunmen. a vague or incomplete idea; inkling: had experienced a few glimpses of his bad temper. v. [~ + object] to look briefly at: barely glimpsed the thief.
glimpse (third-person singular simple present glimpses, present participle glimpsing, simple past and past participle glimpsed) (transitive) To see or view (someone, or something tangible) briefly and incompletely.
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glimpse definition: brief view or sight of something. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "glimpse into", "catch a glimpse".
1. a brief or incomplete view: to catch a glimpse of the sea. 2. a vague indication: he had a glimpse of what the lecturer meant.