Glimmered: meaning, definitions and examples

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glimmered

 

[ หˆษกlษชmษ™rd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

light appearance

To glimmer means to shine faintly or unsteadily. It often describes a soft or intermittent light that may be seen in the distance or in a reflected form. The term can evoke a sense of hope or promise when used metaphorically, such as 'a glimmer of hope.' Glimmering objects or lights are usually appealing due to their delicate and fleeting nature.

Synonyms

glow, shine, sparkle, twinkle

Examples of usage

  • The stars glimmered in the night sky.
  • The candlelight glimmered on the table.
  • Through the fog, the lighthouse glimmered like a beacon.
  • A glimmer of sunlight broke through the clouds.

Translations

Translations of the word "glimmered" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brilhou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฎเค• เค‰เค เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช glitzerte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkilau

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั–ัะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bล‚yszczaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใ‚‰ใ‚ใ„ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท scintillait

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ destellรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท parฤฑldadฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ˜์ง์˜€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฃู„ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกล™il

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพiaril

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—ช่€€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพarel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gljรกรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€า›ั‹ั€ะฐะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒฌแƒงแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ•แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ parฤฑldadฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ destellรณ

Etymology

The word 'glimmer' originates from Middle English 'glimmeren', which is derived from Old English 'glimrian' meaning 'to shine faintly'. The roots of the word can be traced back to Proto-Germanic '*glimrลnฤ…', suggesting a connection to light and shimmer. Over time, the term has maintained its association with a subtle form of illumination and has developed connotations beyond the literal sense. It is often used in literature to convey a flicker of hope or aspiration, representing something that is not fully manifested but still holds potential.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,350, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.