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shimmer
[shim-er]
verb (used without object)
to shine with or reflect a subdued, tremulous light; gleam faintly.
Synonyms:to appear to quiver or vibrate in faint light or while reflecting heat waves.
noun
a subdued, tremulous light or gleam.
a quivering or vibrating motion or image as produced by reflecting faint light or heat waves.
shimmer
/ ˈʃɪə /
verb
(intr) to shine with a glistening or tremulous light
noun
a faint, glistening, or tremulous light
Other 51Թ Forms
- shimmeringly adverb
- unshimmering adjective
- unshimmeringly adverb
- ˈԲ adverb
- ˈԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of shimmer1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of shimmer1
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Example Sentences
The new images show a shimmering bright atmosphere which in parts reaches temperatures of a million degrees Celsius.
A soft veil pulled over the work, so the magic could shimmer brighter.
In line with the playwright’s other works, Mason expresses taboos through shimmering poetry and creative multipart casting that gives actors a chance to showcase their flexibility and range.
But the darkness of the tale helps us see the shimmering beauty of the universe that keeps Pi from succumbing to a watery grave.
But just when the central characters’ fascinating messiness achieves peak interest, you realize this movie’s earnest commercial shimmer is never going to segue into a denser, darker poetry.
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