noun
definition
A brief look, glance, or peek.
example
I only got a glimpse of the car, so I can tell you the colour but not the registration number.
definition
A sudden flash.
definition
A faint idea; an inkling.
verb
definition
To see or view briefly or incompletely.
example
I have only begun to glimpse the magnitude of the problem.
definition
To appear by glimpses.
Examples of glimpse in a Sentence
She got a glimpse of the horse in the trailer.
Kris caught a glimpse of what looked like a shopping mall west of them. His gaze lingered.
Already, we get a glimpse of what is to come.
Today, when he had caught a glimpse of her, she seemed still more lovely.
But the princess had caught a glimpse of the man she had known and loved, and it was to him that she now spoke.
As he opened the door and she caught a glimpse of the music room, he heard her sharp intake of breath.
The door was opened a crack and there was a glimpse of something blue, of ribbons, black hair, and merry faces.
She wore a silk blouse, Jimmy Choo's and a pencil skirt with a slit up the side, which gave just a glimpse of leg that went on forever.
It may be observed that his imagination was strongly impressed by the glimpse which he had caught of the pomp of war.
Of this our true individual life, our present life is a glimpse, a fragment, a hint, and in its best moments a visible beginning.
He caught a glimpse of Rissa through the melee and wrestled the horse for control.
Dean pulled out of the curve, searching ahead for a glimpse of his quarry as he continued to hug the right side of the narrow roadway.
Between these two distinct strata there is a gap, through which persons on a vessel near the island may obtain a glimpse of the peak.
That there was such a class gives us a striking glimpse into the character of the age.
His courtesy to all visitors, even to strangers and children who called to look at him, or who, not venturing to call, hung about his garden-gate in order to catch a glimpse of him, was almost a marvel.
Considering a momentary glimpse of the world, that might flash up, sublime.
In this account of the picnic we get an illuminating glimpse of Miss Sullivan's skill in teaching her pupil during play hours.
Here, surprisingly, as we glimpse his grief our natural antipathy toward the creator of this chaos turns in on itself.
We also caught a glimpse of the runners carrying the baton on its way to the stadium.
Modern turf cutting this century has given us a glimpse of what lies hidden.
But the curtain is raised for too brief an interval to allow of more than a passing glimpse at the restoration of Judaean fortunes; not until the time of Nehemiah, about 140 years after the fall of Jerusalem, does the historical material become less imperfect.
Pierre caught a glimpse of a man in a three-cornered hat with a tranquil look on his handsome, plump, white face.
A tarot reading is not a glimpse into a certain future.
Here's a glimpse at what you can now expect.
The colonial dining rooms provide guests a glimpse of history as they enjoy breakfast.
He chased after her, in time to catch a glimpse of yellow as she barged out the door toward the parking lot.
Dean strained for a glimpse of the yellow jacket he had pursued so vigorously but either he had missed the rider or the biker had shed the jacket to the warmth of the valley.
As a teacher he commanded universal respect, and wherever we catch a glimpse of his activity he appears to advantage.
But there can be little doubt that we have as yet obtained only a mere glimpse of the vast physical results of which they contain the germ.
One prospector catches a brief glimpse of his card when it's blown overboard by a sudden gust of wind.
We here catch a glimpse of the circumstances which were winning over good men to monasticism in the West, though the evidence of an enthusiastic votary of the solitary life, such as Severus was, is probably not free from exaggeration.
A glimpse of the terraced houses of an Indian village - now identified as Zuni - convinced him that he had seen one of the Seven Cities, and he hastened back with the good news.
You can also maybe catch a glimpse of some hints and tips.
This is highly figurative, you understand, intended to convey a glimpse.
In the distance, they add a somewhat incongruous note to the scenery - a glimpse of India in Southern Italy, perhaps.
This extraordinary book is a glimpse at the underbelly of English society, a world largely hidden from our lives.
Grandparents that live far away may appreciate this type of monitor because they too can get a glimpse of their grandchild through the website.
Open Minded boasts the traditional V string cut, with a glimpse of skin visible in the back.
Astrology-Insight gives a small glimpse into what signs go well together as well as a short reasoning as to why.
Gaining a glimpse of what that's like will leave you intrigued and breathless to experience more.
Homer calls the God of the lower world Zeus KaraxOovcos, 6 and the title of Zeus XOovcos which was known to Hesiod, occurred in the worship of Corinth;';' and there is reason to believe that Eubouleus of Eleusis and Trophonius of Lebadeia are faded forms of the nether Zeus; in the Phrygian religion of Zeus, which no doubt contains primitive Aryan elements, we find the Thunder-God associated also with the nether powers.8 A glimpse into a very old stratum of Hellenic religion is afforded us by the records of Dodona.
Outside the Scuzz Stage people were queuing ten deep to get a glimpse of the titans of rock playing on a small stage.
The division 's newcomers showed a glimpse of what they have in store for fellow top-flight sides with a fine, battling win.
You have only to watch a cat stalking birds at the bird feeder to catch a glimpse of instinctive behavior.
Girls low-rise jeans are typically worn with short tops and give more than just a glimpse of skin in the midriff area.
Painted flamingo pink in honor of the nation's official bird, the unique buildings offer a glimpse into Bahamian governance.
While both images offer a meager glimpse of cruise travel, they do not show the entire picture.
Different tours offer a variety of features, though all of them provide passengers a glimpse of the awesome wildlife and natural beauty of Alaska.
Founded in 1947, the line's ships are powered by both engines and sails (to balance a true sailing experience with modern convenience), and the rebuilt nature of the vessels guarantees an authentic glimpse of the sailing lifestyle.
Even a cursory glimpse at Salma Hayek's bikini photographs shows her commitment to the natural look; her hair is loose and flowing, and there's not a stitch of makeup to be found on her distinctive features.