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   Shimmering

   /ˈSHim(ə)riNG/

   

   adjective

   • 1. shining with a soft, slightly wavering light: "the shimmering waters of Lake Como"

   Derivatives

   • 1. shimmeringly adverb

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   What is a shimmer?

   • A shimmer is small and sometimes weak, and in danger of going out, but it's there all the same and often beautiful. You know how silk catches the light and shines in lovely ways? That's a shimmer. How about when you feel like it's the end of the world but there's a little piece of you that believes things are going to get better?

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   What does a shimmering light look like?

   • Sometimes they look human, solid, or they are shimmering lights. Some of them are like precious gems, shimmering as the light catches them, as enticing as soft crushed velvet. If something shimmers, it shines with a faint, unsteady light or has an unclear, unsteady appearance. The lights shimmered on the water.

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   What is the difference between Flash and Shimmer?

   • While all these words mean "to send forth light," shimmer means shining with a wavering light. When is it sensible to use flash instead of shimmer? The meanings of flash and shimmer largely overlap; however, flash implies a sudden outburst of bright light.

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   Shimmer means to shine with a wavering light or to reflect a distorted image. It can also be a noun for a soft sparkle or a distorted image. See synonyms, examples, and word history of shimmer.

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   Shimmering means reflecting a gentle light that seems to move slightly, or attractive. Learn how to use this word in sentences and see synonyms and translations.

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   verb (used without object) to shine with or reflect a subdued, tremulous light; gleam faintly. Synonyms: glimmer. to appear to quiver or vibrate in faint light or while reflecting heat waves.

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   Shimmer means to shine with a soft light that changes strength, or the fact that something shimmers. Learn how to use this word in sentences and see translations in different languages.

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   Shimmer means to shine with a soft light that changes strength or to have this quality. Learn how to use shimmer in a sentence, how to pronounce it and see translations in different languages.

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   shine with a weak or fitful light. “Beech leaves shimmered in the moonlight”. see more. verb. give off a shimmering reflection, as of silk. see more. noun. a weak and tremulous light. “the shimmer of colors on iridescent feathers”.

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   Shimmer means to shine with a soft light that seems to move slightly. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, such as the sea, the road, or a white gown, with synonyms and pronunciation tips.