Shimmering: meaning, definitions and examples

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shimmering

 

[ ˈʃɪmərɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

sparkling

Shimmering means shining with a soft, slightly wavering light. It is often used to describe something that glows or glistens in a gentle, undulating way.

Synonyms

glistening, glowing, sparkling

Examples of usage

  • The shimmering stars filled the night sky.
  • The shimmering water reflected the sunlight beautifully.
  • The dress had a shimmering effect under the disco ball.
Context #2 | Verb

moving with a soft light

When used as a verb, shimmering means to move gently with a soft, wavering light. It implies a subtle, flickering movement that catches the eye.

Synonyms

glisten, glow, twinkle

Examples of usage

  • The leaves shimmered in the breeze.
  • The lake shimmered in the moonlight.

Translations

Translations of the word "shimmering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cintilante

🇮🇳 झिलमिलाता

🇩🇪 schimmernd

🇮🇩 berkilau

🇺🇦 блискучий

🇵🇱 migoczący

🇯🇵 きらめく (kirameku)

🇫🇷 scintillant

🇪🇸 brillante

🇹🇷 parlayan

🇰🇷 반짝이는 (banjagineun)

🇸🇦 لامع (laami')

🇨🇿 třpytivý

🇸🇰 trblietavý

🇨🇳 闪烁的 (shǎnshuò de)

🇸🇮 bleščeč

🇮🇸 glitrandi

🇰🇿 жылтыраған

🇬🇪 ბრწყინვალე (brtskinvalee)

🇦🇿 parıldayan

🇲🇽 brillante

Etymology

The word 'shimmering' has its origins in the Middle English word 'schimeren', which meant to shine unsteadily. Over time, it evolved to 'shimmer' in the 17th century, with the addition of the suffix '-ing' creating the adjective 'shimmering'. The word has been used to describe the gentle, wavering light of various natural phenomena, such as stars, water, and fabrics.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,079, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.