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Meaning of glimmering
The primary meaning of "glimmering" is giving off a small, faint, and often intermittent sparkle or shine.
Etymology of glimmering
The word "glimmering" is derived from the verb "glimmer", which originated in the mid-16th century, likely as a frequentative of "glim", an obsolete word for "glow" or "shine"
Historically, "glimmer" was used to describe a faint or unsteady light, and "glimmering" evolved to describe not just light, but also qualities or feelings that are faintly or barely perceptible
Synonyms
sparkling
shining
glittering
glowing
radiant
luminous
resplendent
dazzling
gleaming
lustrous
beamy
bright
coruscating
scintillating
flashing
flickering
twinkling
shimmering
glistening
dazzling
effulgent
fulgent
incandescent
iridescent
luminous
beaming
radiant
resplendent
vibrant
vivid
coruscant
Definitions
- Giving off a small, faint, and often intermittent sparkle or shine
- * Faintly or barely perceptible, often used to describe a quality or feeling that is just beginning to emerge
Usage Examples
- The glimmering lights of the city skyline were visible from the hill
- * A glimmering sense of hope emerged as the news of the discovery spread
- * The glimmering water of the lake reflected the beauty of the surrounding landscape