shimmer

• Substantiv, das ein schwaches, flimmerndes oder zitterndes Licht oder einen solchen Glanz bzw. Widerschein bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a faint, unsteady, or wavering light or reflection.

1. Faint, trembling lightB2formal

   A soft, unsteady light that appears to flicker or quiver.

   Schimmern

   • The shimmer of the stars on the lake was magical.
   • A faint shimmer came from the distant candle.
   • The fabric had a subtle shimmer in the sunlight.

   Synonymeflickergleamglimmersparkletwinkle

• Verb, das ein weiches, flimmerndes oder schimmerndes Licht oder einen solchen Glanz beschreibt, oft auf Oberflächen wie Wasser oder Stoff. Es kann auch ein leichtes Zittern oder Flackern von Licht oder Farben bezeichnen.

A verb used to describe a soft, wavering, or flickering light or reflection, often on a surface like water or fabric.

1. Shine with a soft, flickering lightB2formal

   To shine with a soft, slightly unsteady light that seems to move or flicker.

   Schimmern

   • The stars shimmered in the clear night sky.
   • Heat waves shimmered above the hot asphalt.
   • The candlelight shimmered on the polished table.

   Synonymeflickergleamglimmerglintglittersparkletwinkle

2. Reflect light with a rippling effectB2formal

   To reflect light in a way that creates a soft, rippling, or wavering effect, often used for surfaces like water or silk.

   Schimmern

   • Her silk dress shimmered as she walked across the room.
   • The lake shimmered under the afternoon sun.
   • The fabric shimmered with a rainbow of colors.

   Synonymecoruscategleamglimmerglistenglitterscintillatesparkletwinkle