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shimmer Definition and Meaning in English (shimmer definition)

verb
Synonyms:gleamsparkleglimmer
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Shimmer definition: To shine with a soft, tremulous, or undulating light, often appearing to waver slightly.

Definitions of Shimmer

  1. 1verb

    To shine with a soft, tremulous, or undulating light, often appearing to waver slightly.

  2. 2noun

    A soft, tremulous, or undulating light or gleam that appears to waver slightly.

Example Sentences

casual

“The lake shimmered under the moonlight, creating a magical scene.”

casual

“She noticed a faint shimmer of silk in the elegant dress.”

casual

“The heat made the air shimmer above the desert road.”

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third person singularshimmers
past tenseshimmered
present participleshimmering

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Shimmer definition: To shine with a soft, tremulous, or undulating light, often appearing to waver slightly.
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'Shimmer' translates to 'shimmer' in English. Shimmer definition: To shine with a soft, tremulous, or undulating light, often appearing to waver slightly.
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