glimmer
word
Definition
A small, faint, or unsteady light or a slight sign of something, such as hope or understanding.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for both literal (light) and figurative (feeling, hope) senses. Common collocations: 'a glimmer of hope', 'a glimmer of light'. Usually describes something faint or barely noticeable.
Spanish: destello - atisboPortuguese (BR): brilho fraco - lampejo - indícioPortuguese (PT): brilho fraco - cintilar - indícioChinese (Simplified): 微光 - 一线希望Chinese (Traditional): 微光 - 一線希望Hindi: मद्धिम चमक - झलकArabic: وميض ضعيف - بصيصBengali: আভাস - ক্ষীণ আলোRussian: сияние - проблескJapanese: かすかな光 - わずかな兆しVietnamese: tia sáng le lói - hy vọng le lóiKorean: 희미한 빛 - 미약한 기미Turkish: hafif parıltı - umut kıvılcımıUrdu: مدہم روشنی - ہلکی جھلکIndonesian: kilau samar - secercah (harapan/ide)
Example Sentences
A glimmer of light shone through the window.
basic
She felt a glimmer of hope when she heard the news.
basic
There was a glimmer in his eyes.
basic
Just when we were about to quit, a glimmer of an idea appeared.
natural
I could see a glimmer of understanding on her face.
natural
The candle's glimmer made the room feel cozy.
natural