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shimmering

UK
/ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃɪmɚɪŋ/

Translations

shimmeringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˈʃɪm.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃɪm.ɚ.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that reflects or emits a soft, wavering light.
The shimmering lights of the city were visible from the hill.
Мерцающие огни города были видны с холма.
Additional translations
блестящий
искрящийся
сверкающий
Synonyms
glimmering
gleaming
sparkling
twinkling
radiant
luminous
shining
glowing
Antonyms
dull
matte
shimmeringnoun
shimmerings
pl
UK
/ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃɪmɚɪŋ/
Uncountable noun meaning a soft, wavering light or the act of shimmering.
shimmerverb

shimmering

Gerund

shimmered
Past Simple
shimmered
Past Participle
shimmering
Gerund
UK
/ˈʃɪmə/
US
/ˈʃɪmɚ/
The stars shimmered in the night sky.
Звезды мерцали в ночном небе.
Additional translations
поблёскивать
переливаться
Synonyms
glimmer
twinkle
sparkle
shine
glow
flicker
radiate
Antonyms
dull
darken

Definitions

shimmeringgerund / present participle
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.
shimmeringnoun
A soft, wavering or glistening light; the act or instance of shimmering.
A faint shimmering could be seen on the distant horizon.
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.
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