Glimmer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡlɪməː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Glimmer is a noun meaning A faint light; a dim glow.
Meaning
A faint light; a dim glow.
More Meanings
- A flash of light.
- (figurative) A faint or remote possibility (as it were a flash of light).
- (psychology, neologism) A subtle, positive micromoment that evokes feelings of joy, safety, calm, or connection.
- (intransitive) To shine with a faint, unsteady light.
- (dated, uncountable) Mica.
Example Sentences
The fireflies glimmered in the dark.
the glimmering dawn a glimmering lamp
The west yet glimmers with some streaks of day.
The glimmer of the fireflies was pleasant to watch.
Word Forms
- glimmers
- glimmering
- glimmered
Synonyms for glimmer
Depending on context, synonyms include flicker, shimmer, sparkle, glimpse, comfort, twinkle.
Antonyms for glimmer
Common opposites include trigger.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gleam, gleaming, flicker, shine, glimpse, glow.
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