Pronunciation: /ˈʃɪmər/
noun a soft, slightly wavering light
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
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.
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.
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