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

Strings with just a couple of beads on them will add subtle, glimmering charm to each branch of your tree; extra-long strings will make your tree look like it's been draped with sparkly garlands. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025

Josie’s design of Sister Europe is rich, playful and stylish—the magpie in me is super drawn to her glimmering illustration and colour choices. —Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025

Tall, handsome, kind-eyed firefighters save my life with the sun glimmering from behind their heads—much like any silhouette scene of Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones. —Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 11 Dec. 2025

While pulling some of Chelsea’s papers off a high shelf, a flurry of glitter flew into the air and covered me in a glimmering rainbow. —Colleen Dolan, Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see glimmer entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for glimmering

• shimmering
• simmering