The small candle provided a glimmer in the darkness of the cave.
glimmer of happiness
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Her smile was a glimmer of happiness in an otherwise gloomy day.
Idiomatic Expressions for glimmer
Phrase: glimmer in someone's eye
Meaning: a sign that someone is excited or hopeful about something
Usage: When she talked about her new business idea, you could see a glimmer in her eye that showed how passionate she was about it.