shimmering

UK
/ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃɪmɚɪŋ/

Traduzioni

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 surface of the lake was mesmerizing under the moonlight.
La surface scintillante du lac était envoûtante au clair de lune.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
chatoyantSe dit surtout d’une lumière ou d’un aspect doux, légèrement vacillant.
shimmeringnoun
shimmerings
pl
UK
/ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃɪmɚɪŋ/
Uncountable noun meaning a soft, wavering light or the act of shimmering.
A faint shimmering could be seen on the distant horizon.
On apercevait un faible scintillement à l’horizon lointain.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
miroitementEmploi littéraire ou descriptif.
shimmerverb

shimmering

Gerund

shimmered
Past Simple
shimmered
Past Participle
shimmering
Gerund
UK
/ˈʃɪmə/
US
/ˈʃɪmɚ/
The lake shimmered under the moonlight.
Le lac miroitait sous le clair de lune.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
vacillerPour une apparence de tremblement ou de vibration dans la lumière.
scintillerSouligne un éclat léger et tremblant.

Definizioni

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.