glimmering

noun

glim·​mer·​ing ˈgli-mə-riŋ How to pronounce glimmering (audio)
ˈglim-
Synonyms of glimmeringnext
: glimmer

Examples of glimmering in a Sentence

a faint glimmering of light
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The man turned his gaze northeast, saluted Maceta, and disappeared, running and glimmering, into the blue of the mist. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026 The aural experience, overall, has a velvety, glimmering sensuality. — Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026 In this splendid and very hot outfit, completed with spindly heeled sandals, Allie reluctantly toddles off into the night to join her glimmering, mini-skirted sisters. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 5 Aug. 2026 Max Clark is a topic unto himself, a lightning rod with a big personality, can’t-miss tattoos, magenta gear and glimmering chains that have become synonymous with his persona. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glimmering

Word History

Etymology

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of glimmering was in the 15th century

Rhymes for glimmering

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“Glimmering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glimmering. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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