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shimmer

/ˈʃɪmə/

/ˈʃɪmɚ/

Translations

shimmernoun

shimmers

miroitement

The shimmer of the moonlight on the lake was mesmerizing.

Le miroitement du clair de lune sur le lac était hypnotisant.

Additional translations

lueurSe dit d’une lumière faible ou d’un éclat discret.

Synonyms

shimmerverb

shimmered

Past Simple

shimmered

Past Participle

shimmering

Gerund

/ˈʃɪmə/

/ˈʃɪmɚ/

miroiter

The lake shimmered under the moonlight.

Le lac miroitait sous le clair de lune.

Additional translations

scintillerSouligne un éclat léger et tremblant.

vacillerPour une apparence de tremblement ou de vibration dans la lumière.

Synonyms

Antonyms

shimmeradjective

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Used attributively (noun adjunct) to describe objects characterized by a shimmering quality, e.g., "shimmer eyeshadow".

iriséEmployé en valeur attributive pour une surface ou un objet présentant un léger reflet changeant.

She applied a shimmer lipstick that caught the stage lights.

Elle a appliqué un rouge à lèvres irisé qui captait les lumières de la scène.

Definitions

shimmernoun

A soft, slightly wavering light.

The shimmer of the moonlight on the lake was mesmerizing.

A faint or subdued light or gleam.

There was a shimmer of hope in her eyes as she spoke about the future.

shimmerverb

To shine with a soft, tremulous light.

The lake shimmered under the moonlight.

To appear to quiver or flicker in the light.

The heat caused the distant road to shimmer.

shimmeradjective

Having or giving off a subtle gleam; characterized by a shimmering quality (used attributively).

She applied a shimmer lipstick that caught the stage lights.