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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