glimmering

1 of 2

noun

glim·​mer·​ing ˈgli-mə-riŋ How to pronounce glimmering (audio)
ˈglim-
Synonyms of glimmeringnext
: 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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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 See All Example Sentences for glimmering

Word History

Etymology

Noun

see glimmer entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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

Rhymes for glimmering

See All Rhymes for glimmering

Browse Nearby Words

glimmer ice
glimmering
glimmer/ray of hope
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Glimmering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glimmering. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on glimmering

Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for glimmering

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of grotesque

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Why do we 'bury the lede?'

'Za' and 9 Other Words to Help You Win at SCRABBLE
See More

Popular

See More

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
different halloween monsters in silhouette
A Monstrous Vocab Quiz Words That Go Bump in the Night
See All