glimmering

noun

glim·​mer·​ing ˈgli-mə-riŋ How to pronounce glimmering (audio)
ˈglim-

Examples of glimmering in a Sentence

a faint glimmering of light
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Word History

Etymology

see glimmer entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of glimmering was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Glimmering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glimmering. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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