26984 words

glimmers

6 definitions • 10 examples
1
to shine with a weak light or a light that is not continuous:

Examples:

The lights of the village were glimmering in the distance.
glimmer with The sky glimmered with stars.
a glimmering candle
2
a light that glimmers weakly:

Examples:

glimmer of light We saw a glimmer of light in the distance.
3
a slight sign of something good or positive:

Examples:

glimmer of hope This month's sales figures offer a glimmer of hope for the depressed economy.
glimmer of interest She's never shown a glimmer of interest in classical music.
glimmer of light The first glimmer of light (= sign of development or understanding) has appeared in the peace talks.
4
(of light) to shine without strength or not continuously:

Examples:

A candle glimmered faintly in the darkened room.
5
a weak light that does not shine continuously :

Examples:

a glimmer of light
6
A glimmer is also a slight sign:

Examples:

The treaty offered a glimmer of hope to the region.

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