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

But for the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, the star—whose series Only Murders in the Building is nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series—showed off some major mermaid-esque length alongside her glimmering golden gown. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Sep. 2026

And beyond the grassy lawn is a glimmering pool and a pool-house lounge. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026

The close-up design puts every scale, fin, and glimmering detail on full display. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026

Above the staircase hangs a glimmering bronze-and-glass chandelier, a more conventional way of filling empty space on a superyacht—if conventional is the right word for a chandelier that weighs 350 kilograms. — Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 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