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Definition of glimmer

glimmer

/ˈɡlɪm.ər/
glim · mer
Adverb:glimmeringly
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Plural:glimmers
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Adjective:glimmering
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Past Simple:glimmered
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Past Participle:glimmered
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Present Participle:glimmering
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glimmer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A slight, weak, or fleeting sign, trace, or indication of a quality, feeling, or thought.

Example

"The encouraging test results offered a glimmer of hope to the medical research team."

2

A faint, wavering, or unsteady light.

Example

"The hikers spotted a faint glimmer of light coming from a distant cabin in the woods."

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• verb

1

To shine faintly with a wavering or unsteady light.

Example

"The moonlight glimmered softly on the calm surface of the lake."

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• Rhymes for glimmer

• Nearby Words

glider
gliding
gliding lizard
glimmer
glimmering
glimmery
glimpse

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in Middle English as glimeren, the word is a frequentative formation from the Germanic base glim- ('to shine'), making it closely related to 'gleam' and 'glimmer' cognates in Swedish and German.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Glimmer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/glimmer
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