Pronunciation: /ˈɡlɪmər/

Definitions of glimmer

noun a faint or wavering light

Example Sentences

A1 The glimmer of the stars lit up the night sky.

A2 She noticed a faint glimmer of light coming from the abandoned house.

B1 The glimmer of hope kept them going during difficult times.

B2 The glimmer of recognition in his eyes told her he remembered her.

C1 The glimmer of excitement in the air was palpable as they awaited the announcement.

C2 The glimmer of understanding in her eyes showed that she had finally grasped the concept.

verb to shine faintly or unsteadily

Example Sentences

A1 The stars glimmered in the night sky.

A2 The candle glimmered softly on the table.

B1 The sun glimmered through the trees as we walked in the forest.

B2 Her eyes glimmered with excitement as she talked about her upcoming trip.

C1 The city skyline glimmered in the distance as we approached in the car.

C2 The diamond necklace glimmered under the lights of the ballroom, catching everyone's attention.

Examples of glimmer in a Sentence

formal The glimmer of hope in her eyes was unmistakable.

informal I caught a glimmer of excitement in his expression.

slang That new song is pure glimmer, it's so catchy!

figurative The glimmer of success on the horizon kept him motivated.

Grammatical Forms of glimmer

past tense

glimmered

plural

glimmers

comparative

more glimmering

superlative

most glimmering

present tense

glimmers

future tense

will glimmer

perfect tense

has glimmered

continuous tense

is glimmering

singular

glimmer

positive degree

glimmer

infinitive

to glimmer

gerund

glimmering

participle

glimmered

Origin and Evolution of glimmer

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'glimmer' originated from Middle English 'glimere', which came from Old English 'glǣm', meaning brightness or light.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'glimmer' has retained its original meaning of a faint or wavering light, but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe something that is barely perceptible or flickering.