Looking for the meaning of the word SHIMMER in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SHIMMER with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Shimmer
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Old English scymrian, of Germanic origin; related to German schimmern, also to shine. The noun dates from the early 19th century
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈʃɪmə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
shine with a soft, slightly wavering light
Short Definition:shine with soft tremulous light
Examples:- the sea shimmered in the sunlight
Word: Shimmer
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈʃɪmə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a soft, slightly wavering light
Short Definition:light with such qualities
Examples:- a pale shimmer of moonlight
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