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Shimmer Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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shimmer

shim-mer

🇺🇸 /ˈʃɪmɝ/ · 🇬🇧 /ʃˈɪmɐ/

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

light reflection

To shine with a soft, slightly wavering light.

Synonyms

glimmer, glow, twinkle.

Examples of usage

  • The stars shimmered in the night sky.
  • The sun shimmered on the water's surface.
Context #2 | Noun

light reflection

A soft, slightly wavering light.

Synonyms

gleam, glow, shine.

Examples of usage

  • The shimmer of the moonlight on the lake was mesmerizing.
  • The dress sparkled with a subtle shimmer.

Translations

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Quick facts about “shimmer”

Shimmer is a 2-syllable verb and noun (shim-mer). It is pronounced /ˈʃɪmɝ/ in American English and /ʃˈɪmɐ/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 6 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #26,011 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'shimmer'

The word 'shimmer' originated from the Middle English word 'schimeren', which is related to the Old High German word 'scimaron', meaning 'to shine'. Over time, 'shimmer' has evolved to describe a soft, wavering light or reflection, often associated with beauty and magic.

See also: shim, shimmy.

Rhymes

Shimmer rhymes with excimer, simmer, glimmer, swimmer, trimmer, dimmer, skimmer and slimmer.

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Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,011, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.