word
Shimmer
SHIH-mur
/ˈʃɪmɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
shimmer
Dictionary meaning
A weak and tremulous light.
Examples
- The shimmer of colors on iridescent feathers.
- Beech leaves shimmered in the moonlight.
Synonyms: play
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