shimmer
Translation
to glimmer, to glisten, to sparkle softly
Examples
The sea shimmered in the sunlight.
The sea shimmered in the sunlight.
Her silk dress shimmered as she moved.
Her silk dress shimmered as she moved.
Grammar Patterns
to shimmer ((with sth.)) to shine with a soft, wavering light The lake shimmered with moonlight.
Similar Words
Synonyms: glimmer, glisten, sparkle, gleam
Etymology
From Old English 'scimerian', related to 'shine'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a shimmering summer heat haze, a soft, wavering light.