glimmering

[ˈɡlɪmərɪŋ]

glimmering Definition

• 1. a faint or wavering light
• 2. a slight or vague indication

Using glimmering: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "glimmering" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The stars were glimmering in the night sky.

• Example

  There was a glimmering light coming from the end of the tunnel.

• Example

  She had a glimmering hope that things would get better.

glimmering Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for glimmering

• flickering
• twinkling
• shimmering
• glistening
• sparkling

Antonyms for glimmering

• dullness
• darkness
• obscureness

Phrases with glimmering

• glimmering of hope

  a small sign of hope

  Example

  There is still a glimmering of hope that we can find a solution to this problem.

• glimmering of understanding

  a slight or vague indication of understanding

  Example

  After reading the article, I had a glimmering of understanding about the topic.

• glimmering of a smile

  a slight or faint smile

  Example

  She gave him a glimmering of a smile before turning away.

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Summary: glimmering in Brief

Glimmering [ˈɡlɪmərɪŋ] refers to a faint or wavering light or a slight or vague indication. It is often used to describe stars, lights, or hope, as in 'The stars were glimmering in the night sky' or 'She had a glimmering hope that things would get better.' The phrase 'glimmering of hope' denotes a small sign of hope.