Definition of Glimmer
Glimmer
glim·mer


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to shine with a faint or subdued light, often wavering or unsteady;

e.g. The waters of the lake glimmer in the moonlight.

(verb)
to appear in a faintly glowing way, often indistinctly;

e.g. Finally, the sun began to glimmer through the clouds.

(noun)
a faint/subdued shine, sparkle, or light, often unsteady or wavering;

e.g. I spotted a glimmer in the sand and found a coin buried there.

(noun)
a hint or inkling of something, a faint/dim idea, perception, or feeling of something, usually something good;

e.g. The success of the treatment offered her a glimmer of hope that she would recover.



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