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shimmer

[ˈʃɪmər]

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!

  • 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

Antonyms for shimmer

Phrases with shimmer

  • a small sign of hope or possibility

    Example

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

  • lights that shine with a soft, flickering light

    Example

    The city at night was a sea of shimmering lights.

  • 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.

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