Main Entry:

¹shim·mer

Pronunciation:

\ˈshi-mər\

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

shim·mered; shim·mer·ing \ˈshi-mə-riŋ, ˈshim-riŋ\

Etymology:

Middle English schimeren, from Old English scimerian; akin to Old English scīnan to shine — more at shine

Date:

before 12th century

intransitive verb 1 : to shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer 2 : to reflect a wavering sometimes distorted visual image transitive verb : to cause to shimmer

synonyms see flash