Pronunciation: /ˈʃɪmər/

Definitions of shimmer

noun a soft, slightly wavering light

Example Sentences

A1 The lake had a beautiful shimmer in the sunlight.

A2 She noticed a faint shimmer coming from the jewelry store window.

B1 The shimmer of the stars in the night sky was breathtaking.

B2 The shimmer of the sequins on her dress caught everyone's attention.

C1 The shimmer of the ocean under the moonlight was mesmerizing.

C2 The shimmer of the city lights from the rooftop bar was a sight to behold.

verb to shine with a soft, slightly wavering light

Example Sentences

A1 The stars shimmered in the night sky.

A2 The water shimmered in the sunlight.

B1 The sequins on her dress shimmered as she danced.

B2 The city skyline shimmered with lights as the sun set.

C1 The diamonds in her necklace shimmered with a brilliant sparkle.

C2 The ocean shimmered like a sheet of glass under the moonlight.

Examples of shimmer in a Sentence

formal The sunlight caused the lake's surface to shimmer with a beautiful iridescence.

informal Her dress shimmered under the disco ball as she danced the night away.

slang The highlighter she used made her cheekbones shimmer like diamonds.

figurative The city skyline shimmered in the distance as the sun began to set.

Grammatical Forms of shimmer

past tense

shimmered

plural

shimmers

comparative

more shimmering

superlative

most shimmering

present tense

shimmer

future tense

will shimmer

perfect tense

have shimmered

continuous tense

is shimmering

singular

shimmer

positive degree

shimmer

infinitive

to shimmer

gerund

shimmering

participle

shimmered

Origin and Evolution of shimmer

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'shimmer' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'schimeren' which derived from the Old English word 'scimerian' meaning to glisten or shine faintly.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'shimmer' has retained its original meaning of a soft, flickering light or gleam, but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe a vague or wavering appearance or impression.