shimmer Definition
- 1shine with a soft, flickering light
- 2a soft, flickering light
Using shimmer: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shimmer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The stars shimmered in the night sky.
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The water shimmered in the sunlight.
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Her dress shimmered under the disco ball.
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The heat made the air shimmer.
shimmer Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with shimmer
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There is still a shimmer of hope that we can finish the project on time.
lights that shine with a soft, flickering light
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The city at night was a sea of shimmering lights.
water that reflects light and shines with a soft, flickering light
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The lake was calm and shimmering in the sunlight.
Summary: shimmer in Brief
'Shimmer' [ˈʃɪmər] is a verb and noun that refers to a soft, flickering light. It is often used to describe the way light reflects off of water or other surfaces, as in 'The water shimmered in the sunlight.' 'Shimmer' can also be used figuratively, as in 'a shimmer of hope,' meaning a small sign of hope or possibility.
