glimmering

1 of 2

noun

glim·​mer·​ing ˈgli-mə-riŋ 

ˈglim-

: glimmer

glimmering

2 of 2

present participle of glimmer entry 1

Examples of glimmering in a Sentence

Noun

a faint glimmering of light

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

While most of the rooms here are small according to Bulgari’s standards, the glimmering bronze mesh screens connecting the bedrooms and bathrooms give the sensation of greater space. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

The silhouettes respectively feature a blue Pacific Northwest coastline and a dark glimmering forest scene. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Whether they’re styled with statement earrings like Sarah Paulson or kept as-is like Dua Lipa, Ferragamo’s glimmering, armor-like gowns are already a hot ticket this gala season. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

At 12, the future jeweler happened upon a glimmering green stone—priced at 25 cents—in a pawn shop. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

see glimmer entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for glimmering

• shimmering
• simmering