shimmer

[ˈʃɪmər]

shimmer Definition

• 1. shine with a soft, flickering light
• 2. a 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!

• Example

  The stars shimmered in the night sky.

• Example

  The water shimmered in the sunlight.

• Example

  Her dress shimmered under the disco ball.

• Example

  The heat made the air shimmer.

shimmer Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shimmer

• glitter
• sparkle
• glimmer
• twinkle
• flash

Antonyms for shimmer

• dullness
• darkness

Phrases with shimmer

• shimmer of hope

  a small sign of hope or possibility

  Example

  There is still a shimmer of hope that we can finish the project on time.

• shimmering lights

  lights that shine with a soft, flickering light

  Example

  The city at night was a sea of shimmering lights.

• shimmering water

  water that reflects light and shines with a soft, flickering light

  Example

  The lake was calm and shimmering in the sunlight.

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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.