glimmer

UK /ˈɡlɪmə(ɹ)/ US /ˈɡlɪmɚ/

noun 5verb 1

Collocations

(noun.)

ADJ

faint, tiny

A tiny glimmer of light appeared in the darkness as she opened the door.

PREP

~ of

Definitions

noun

A faint light; a dim glow.

The glimmer of the fireflies was pleasant to watch.

A flash of light.

A faint or remote possibility (as it were a flash of light).

a glimmer of hope

Mica.

The opposite to a trigger; micro-moments of regulation that foster feelings of well-being

verb

To shine with a faint, unsteady light.

the glimmering dawn a glimmering lamp

The fireflies glimmered in the dark.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — a slight suggestion or vague understanding

inkling
intimation
glimmering

noun — a flash of light (especially reflected light)

verb — shine brightly, like a star or a light

gleam

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

The glimmer of the fireflies was pleasant to watch.

Wiktionary

a glimmer of hope

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the glimmering dawn a glimmering lamp

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The fireflies glimmered in the dark.

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The west yet glimmers with some streaks of day.

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There was still a glimmer of hope left.

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Usage Notes

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