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shimmering

/ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/

/ˈʃɪmɚɪŋ/

shimmeringgerund / present participle

/ˈʃɪm.ər.ɪŋ/

/ˈʃɪm.ɚ.ɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something that reflects or emits a soft, wavering light.

Translations

мерцающий

The shimmering lights of the city were visible from the hill.

Мерцающие огни города были видны с холма.

Additional translations

блестящий

искрящийся

сверкающий

Definitions

Reflecting light in a sparkling or glistening manner.

The shimmering surface of the lake was mesmerizing under the moonlight.

Having a soft, slightly wavering light or appearance.

She wore a shimmering dress that caught everyone's attention at the party.

Synonyms

Antonyms

shimmeringnoun

shimmerings

/ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/

/ˈʃɪmɚɪŋ/

Uncountable noun meaning a soft, wavering light or the act of shimmering.

Definitions

A soft, wavering or glistening light; the act or instance of shimmering.

A faint shimmering could be seen on the distant horizon.

shimmerverb

shimmering

Gerund

shimmered

Past Simple

shimmered

Past Participle

shimmering

Gerund

/ˈʃɪmə/

/ˈʃɪmɚ/

Translations

мерцать

The stars shimmered in the night sky.

Звезды мерцали в ночном небе.

Additional translations

поблёскивать

переливаться

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

shimmernoun

Definitions

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.

shimmeradjective

Definitions

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

She applied a shimmer lipstick that caught the stage lights.