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- DictionaryShim·mer/ˈSHimər/
verb
- 1. shine with a soft tremulous light: "the sea shimmered in the sunlight"
noun
- 1. a soft, slightly wavering light: "a pale shimmer of moonlight"
SHIMMER meaning: 1. to shine in such a way that the light seems to shake slightly and quickly: 2. the fact that…. Learn more.
Definitions of shimmer. verb. 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” synonyms: play. see more. Pronunciation. US. /ˈʃɪmər/ UK. /ˈʃɪmə/ Cite this entry. Style:
1. to shine with or reflect a soft, tremulous light. 2. to appear to quiver in faint light or while reflecting heat waves. n. 3. a soft, tremulous light or gleam. 4. a quivering motion or image as produced by reflecting faint light or heat waves.
Apr 18, 2024 · intransitive verb. 1. to shine with or reflect a subdued, tremulous light; gleam faintly. 2. to appear to quiver or vibrate in faint light or while reflecting heat waves. noun. 3. a subdued, tremulous light or gleam. 4.
SHIMMER meaning: to shine gently and seem to be moving slightly: . Learn more.
To form a wavering image, as by reflection from waves of water or heat. Webster's New World. Synonyms: flutter. flicker. blink. twinkle. sparkle. scintillate. glow. glimmer. shine. coruscate. glisten. gleam. flash. wink.
verb. /ˈʃɪmər/ [intransitive] Verb Forms. to shine with a soft light that seems to move slightly The sea was shimmering in the sunlight. The surface of the road shimmered in the midday heat. Thesaurus. Definitions on the go. Look up any word in the dictionary offline, anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app.
