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shimmer

/ shimmer /
noun/verb

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
a weak and tremulous light
"the shimmer of colors on iridescent feathers"
"the play of light on the water"
Type of:
change alteration modification
Derived:
play
verb Sense 2
give off a shimmering reflection, as of silk
Type of:
glitter glisten glint
Derived:
play
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s
verb Sense 3
shine with a weak or fitful light
"Beech leaves shimmered in the moonlight"
Type of:
shine beam
Derived:
play
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s
Semantic Complexity
37%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
11
Times Searched
2
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change alteration modification glitter glisten glint shine beam