glimmer — a faint or wavering light; a faint sign of a feeling or quality
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a faint or wavering light; a faint sign of a feeling or quality
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡlɪmər/
Korean meaning: 희미한 빛, 미광; (희망·가능성 등의) 희미한 기미
Korean pronunciation: **글**리머
Example Sentences
- The vampire's skin glimmered mysteriously in the moonlight, making all the teenagers swoon.
- After failing 10 job interviews, Sarah finally saw a glimmer of hope when McDonald's called her back.
- The treasure hunter's eyes glimmered with greed when he spotted the ancient coin.
glimmer
NOUN//ˈɡlɪmər//
a faint or wavering light; a faint sign of a feeling or quality
A hiker spots a glimmer of candlelight from a distant cabin
Turn the dimmer to see hope shimmer and glimmer!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle Low German 'glimmen' meaning 'to glow or shine faintly,' related to Old English 'glym' (brightness or gloom). The word entered English around the 15th century and is likely of Germanic origin, possibly connected to Indo-European roots meaning 'to shine or gleam.'
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📝Examples
“The vampire's skin glimmered mysteriously in the moonlight, making all the teenagers swoon.”
“After failing 10 job interviews, Sarah finally saw a glimmer of hope when McDonald's called her back.”
“The treasure hunter's eyes glimmered with greed when he spotted the ancient coin.”
“There was only a glimmer of intelligence in his eyes, but it was enough to pass the test.”
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