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shimmer

The word “shimmer” has 2 syllables: shim-mer

It's pronounced as /ˈʃɪm.ər/

What is synonym and antonym for shimmer?

In the thesaurus, “shimmer” has 58 synonyms and 16 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for shimmer along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for shimmer

Antonyms for shimmer

Meanings of shimmer

  • noun
    1. A faint or veiled and tremulous gleam or shining.
    2. A measure of the irregularities in the loudness of a particular pitch over time.
  • verb
    1. To shine with a veiled, tremulous, or intermittent light; to gleam faintly.

Example Sentences

  • The lake began to shimmer under the morning sun.
  • Her dress seemed to shimmer with every step she took.
  • The city lights shimmer in the distance at night.
  • A soft glow made the surface of the water shimmer gently.
  • Tiny stars shimmer across the clear sky.

On this page you'll find 74 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to shimmer, such as: beam, bedazzle, blaze, blind, blink, blinking, brilliance.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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