SHIMMERING Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word shimmering. (close relations)
Definition of SHIMMERING
Best Alternative Words for SHIMMERING
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flickering | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • shining unsteadily | ||||||||
gleaming | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a flash of light (especially reflected light) • an appearance of reflected light adjective satellite • bright with a steady but subdued shining | ||||||||
glimmering | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a slight suggestion or vague understanding | ||||||||
glinting | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having brief brilliant points or flashes of light | ||||||||
glittering | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having brief brilliant points or flashes of light | ||||||||
incandescent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • emitting light as a result of being heated • characterized by ardent emotion or intensity or brilliance | ||||||||
lustrous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow • brilliant • reflecting light | ||||||||
radiant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • radiating or as if radiating light | ||||||||
resplendent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having great beauty and splendor | ||||||||
scintillating | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • brilliantly clever • marked by high spirits or excitement • having brief brilliant points or flashes of light | ||||||||
shining | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it adjective satellite • marked by exceptional merit • made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow • reflecting light | ||||||||
sparkling | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • used of wines and waters; charged naturally or artificially with carbon dioxide noun • a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash adjective satellite • shining with brilliant points of light like stars | ||||||||
twinkling | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat) adjective satellite • shining intermittently with a sparkling light | ||||||||
glimmer | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a flash of light (especially reflected light) • a slight suggestion or vague understanding verb • shine brightly, like a star or a light | ||||||||
glisten | verbv | |||||||
noun • the quality of shining with a bright reflected light verb • be shiny, as if wet | ||||||||
sparkle | verbv | |||||||
noun • merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance • the occurrence of a small flash or spark • the quality of shining with a bright reflected light verb • reflect brightly • be lively or brilliant or exhibit virtuosity • emit or produce sparks • become bubbly or frothy or foaming | ||||||||
twinkle | verbv | |||||||
noun • a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash • merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance verb • gleam or glow intermittently • emit or reflect light in a flickering manner | ||||||||
play | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage • a theatrical performance of a drama • a preset plan of action in team sports • a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill • a state in which action is feasible • utilization or exercise • an attempt to get something • activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules • (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds • the removal of constraints • a weak and tremulous light • verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously) • movement or space for movement • gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement • (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession • the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) • the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully verb • participate in games or sport • act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome • play on an instrument • play a role or part • be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children • replay (as a melody) • perform music on (a musical instrument) • pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind • move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly • bet or wager (money) • engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion • pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity • emit recorded sound • perform on a certain location • put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game • engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously • behave in a certain way • cause to emit recorded audio or video • manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination • use to one's advantage • consider not very seriously • be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way • behave carelessly or indifferently • cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space • perform on a stage or theater • be performed or presented for public viewing • cause to happen or to occur as a consequence • discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream • make bets • stake on the outcome of an issue • shoot or hit in a particular manner • use or move • employ in a game or in a specific position • contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle • exhaust by allowing to pull on the line |