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Definition of glimmering

glimmering

/ˈɡlɪm.ɚ.ɪŋ/
glim · mer · ing
Adverb:glimmeringly
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Plural:glimmerings
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glimmering Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Shining with a faint, unsteady, or wavering light.

Example

"We walked along the beach beneath a sky full of glimmering stars."

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• noun

1

A slight sign, trace, or vague inkling of something, such as hope, understanding, or awareness.

Example

"For the first time in months, she felt a faint glimmering of hope that the project would succeed."

2

A faint, fleeting, or wavering gleam of light.

Example

"Through the dense fog, the sailors spotted the faint glimmering of the lighthouse."

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• Nearby Words

gliding
gliding lizard
glimmer
glimmering
glimmery
glimpse
glint

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Middle English verb 'glimeren', of Scandinavian or Germanic origin, related to Old English 'glomu' (twilight) and 'gleam'.

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