glimmering

noun

glim·​mer·​ing ˈgli-mə-riŋ 

ˈglim-

: glimmer

Examples of glimmering in a Sentence

a faint glimmering of light

Recent Examples on the Web

From Missoula, the Seeley-Swan Scenic Drive (aka Montana Highway 83) takes you through the pristine wilderness of the Seeley Swan Valley, past glimmering glacial lakes like Salmon Lake State Park, tucked into the pines right off the road. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026

The trailer then cuts to Driver dangling a glimmering necklace over the pool with his foot while girls struggle to reach for it, perhaps subtly alluding to Misty’s fate. — Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2026

Bangkok’s thirst for new rooftop cocktail bars is being slaked these days at Sanctuary, which offers a view of the glimmering Sukhumvit strip — Bangkok’s Broadway — 34 floors below. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026

After all the hype around Thursday’s northern lights forecast, skywatchers across North America were left hoping for a glimmering cosmic event. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

see glimmer entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for glimmering

• shimmering
• simmering