Shimmering Meaning in English

word · lemma: shimmer

US

ˈʃɪmɝɪŋ

SHIM-er-ing

UK

ʃˈɪməɹɪŋ

SHIM-uh-ring

Definition

Describes something that shines with a soft, wavering or flickering light, often appearing to move slightly.

Usage & Nuances

'Shimmering' is often used to describe light on water, metals, fabrics, or in poetry. More subtle than 'shining' or 'glittering', it suggests a gentle, wavy light. Commonly appears before nouns: 'shimmering water', 'shimmering dress'. Rarely used for very bright or intense lights.

• Spanish: brillante - reluciente - centelleante
• Portuguese (BR): cintilante - reluzente - brilhante (leve)
• Portuguese (PT): cintilante - reluzente - brilhante (suave)
• Chinese (Simplified): 闪烁的 - 闪耀的
• Chinese (Traditional): 閃爍的 - 閃耀的
• Hindi: चमकता हुआ - झिलमिलाता हुआ
• Arabic: لامع - متلألئ
• Bengali: ঝলমলানো - মৃদু আলো বিচ্ছুরিত
• Russian: мерцающий - переливающийся
• Japanese: きらめく - ゆらめく
• Vietnamese: lấp lánh - lung linh
• Korean: 반짝이는 - 은은하게 빛나는
• Turkish: parlayan (hafifçe) - pırıldayan
• Urdu: چمکدار (ہلکی روشنی کے ساتھ) - مدھم چمک
• Indonesian: berkilau - berkilap lembut

Example Sentences

The lake was shimmering in the sunlight.

basic

Her dress was shimmering at the party.

basic

A shimmering star appeared in the night sky.

basic

The city lights looked beautiful, shimmering across the river.

natural

His eyes were shimmering with excitement.

natural

There was a shimmering heat rising from the road.

natural