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   Glim·mer

   /ˈɡlimər/

   

   verb

   • 1. shine faintly with a wavering light: "the moonlight glimmered on the lawn"

   noun

   • 1. a faint or wavering light. Similar gleamglintflickershimmerglowtwinklesparkleblinkflashray
   • ▪ a faint sign of a feeling or quality, especially a desirable one: "there is one glimmer of hope for Becky" Similar gleamglimmeringflickerraytracefaint signscintillasuggestionhint

   Word Origin late Middle English: probably of Scandinavian origin; related to Swedish glimra and Danish glimre.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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   1. a. : a feeble or intermittent light. the first glimmer of dawn. b. : a subdued unsteady shining or sparkle. 2. a. : a dim perception or faint idea : inkling. gave them a glimmer of what they could expect.

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   A glimmer is a tiny glint of light or the sliver of an idea. Either way, it's a sign of a lot more going on behind the scenes.

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   GLIMMER meaning: 1. to shine with a weak light or a light that is not continuous: 2. a light that glimmers weakly…. Learn more.

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   Glimmer definition: a faint or unsteady light; gleam.. See examples of GLIMMER used in a sentence.

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   GLIMMER definition: 1. to shine with a weak light or a light that is not continuous: 2. a light that glimmers weakly…. Learn more.

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   1. a faint or unsteady light; gleam. 2. a dim perception; faint glimpse or idea; inkling. v.i. 3. to shine faintly or unsteadily; twinkle, shimmer, or flicker.

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   Definition of glimmer noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGLIMMER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. verb. If something glimmers, it produces or reflects a faint, gentle, often unsteady light. The moon glimmered faintly through the mists. [VERB] ...the glimmering ocean. [VERB -ing] Synonyms: gleam, shine, glow, sparkle More Synonyms of glimmer. 2. countable noun. A glimmer is a faint, gentle, often unsteady light.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGLIMMER | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    GLIMMER meaning: 1. a small sign of something good 2. the light from something that is shining in a weak way 3. to…. Learn more.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › glimmerGlimmer Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Glimmer definition: A dim or intermittent flicker or flash of light.