glimmer

noun
UK: /ˈɡlɪm.ər/
US: /ˈɡlɪm.ɚ/

  1. A faint, unsteady light.

    1. I saw a glimmer in the dark.
    2. Through the fog, a faint glimmer of the city lights appeared on the horizon.

  2. A slight indication or vague sense of something.

    1. She has a glimmer of hope.
    2. There's a glimmer of understanding in his eyes after the long explanation.

Synonyms

hint shine suggestion flash sparkle
glimmer verb

  1. To shine with a faint, unsteady light.

    1. The candle glimmered in the room.
    2. Stars glimmer in the night sky when there are no clouds.

  2. To give a slight indication or vague manifestation of something.

    1. A smile glimmered on her face.
    2. His eyes glimmer with excitement as he talks about his upcoming trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "glimmer" in English means: A faint, unsteady light., A slight indication or vague sense of something..

The phonetic transcription of "glimmer" is /ˈɡlɪm.ər/ in British English and /ˈɡlɪm.ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "glimmer": hint, shine, suggestion, flash, sparkle.

Example usage of "glimmer": "I saw a glimmer in the dark.". More examples on the page.