Shimmering

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/

Definitions of shimmering

verb present participle of the verb shimmer, meaning to shine with a soft, wavering light

Example Sentences

A1 The water shimmered in the sunlight.

A2 The stars shimmered in the night sky.

B1 The sequins on her dress shimmered as she danced.

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

C1 The lake shimmered under the moonlight, creating a magical scene.

C2 The diamonds on her necklace shimmered with an ethereal glow.

adjective describing something that shines with a soft, wavering light

Example Sentences

A1 The shimmering stars lit up the night sky.

A2 She wore a shimmering dress to the party.

B1 The shimmering lake reflected the sunlight beautifully.

B2 The shimmering waterfalls cascaded down the mountainside.

C1 The shimmering diamond necklace caught everyone's attention.

C2 The shimmering ocean stretched out as far as the eye could see.

Examples of shimmering in a Sentence

formal The shimmering lake reflected the sunlight beautifully.

informal The shimmering water looked so pretty in the sun.

slang That shimmering dress is totally lit!

figurative Her eyes were shimmering with tears as she listened to the sad news.

Grammatical Forms of shimmering

past tense

shimmered

plural

shimmerings

comparative

more shimmering

superlative

most shimmering

present tense

shimmers

future tense

will shimmer

perfect tense

have shimmered

continuous tense

is shimmering

singular

shimmering

positive degree

shimmering

infinitive

to shimmer

gerund

shimmering

participle

shimmering

Origin and Evolution of shimmering

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'shimmering' originated from the Middle English word 'schimeren' which derived from the Old English word 'scimerian' meaning to glitter or shine.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'shimmering' has retained its original meaning of shining or glittering, but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe something that appears to flicker or waver in a soft, gentle manner.