adj
shimmering
Shimmering (adj) means shining with a soft, flickering light. Example: “The shimmering water reflected the sunset.”
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Shining with a soft, flickering light.
"The shimmering water reflected the sunset."
How to use shimmering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something that glimmers softly, like light on rippling water or sequins catching the light.
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Word forms
- Plural
- shimmerings
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The _____ water reflected the sunset.
Rhymes for shimmering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “shimmering” mean?
The word “shimmering” means shining with a soft, flickering light. In plain terms, describes something that glimmers softly, like light on rippling water or sequins catching the light.
How do you use “shimmering” in a sentence?
Here is “shimmering” used in a sentence: “The shimmering water reflected the sunset.”
What part of speech is “shimmering”?
“Shimmering” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of shimmering?
"shimmering" (adj) means shining with a soft, flickering light.
